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Bundles of government documents, some described as sensitive, have been found in outbuildings near Ballygawley in County Tyrone, police have said. | Bundles of government documents, some described as sensitive, have been found in outbuildings near Ballygawley in County Tyrone, police have said. |
A "significant" quantity of papers were found in filing cabinets during a search of premises at Todds Leap Road. | |
Detectives from the serious crime branch are investigating. | Detectives from the serious crime branch are investigating. |
The Northern Ireland Court Service has confirmed that some of the documents belong to them and date back to the 1970s and 80s. | |
It is not clear if the documents relate to any other government agency or the police. There is no suggestion at this stage that the files were stolen. | |
The owner of the premises has not been arrested and the search was carried out with the owner's consent. |