Seven Face Northern Ireland Terror Charges Seven men have been charged with a number of "significant and serious terrorist offences," police in Northern Ireland have said. It follows an investigation into violent dissident republican activity by detectives from Serious Crime Branch. The men, aged between 30 and 75, have been charged with a range of terrorist offences. They include membership of a proscribed organisation, directing terrorism, conspiracy to possess explosives with intent to endanger life, conspiracy to possess firearms and ammunition with intent to endanger life and preparation for acts of terrorism. All seven suspects are due to appear at Newry Magistrates' Court later this morning. Detective Superintendent Kevin Geddes, from Serious Crime Branch, said: "These charges follow the arrest of 12 men in the Ardcarn Park area of Newry on the evening of Monday, 10 November, as part of a proactive investigation into violent dissident republican activity in Northern Ireland. Earlier this week five of the men were released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service. The arrest and charging of these individuals with what are very serious terrorist offences clearly demonstrates our commitment to investigate all those involved in terrorism. The public should be reassured that we will take every opportunity to bring before the courts any individual who involves themselves in terrorist activity.