The 'New IRA' has issued death threats to the directors of 11 vehicle recovery firms they claim do work for the PSNI .
The republican group also claimed it planted a device at one of the named companies last week, the Irish News reports.
Six vehicles were 50 firefighters tackle two separate Belfast blazes in early hours of Saturday morning in the Finaghy area in the early hours of Saturday.
The paper reports the group claimed responsibility for the attack and named 11 vehicle recovery firms it says carry out work for the PSNI.
50 firefighters tackle two separate Belfast blazes in early hours of Saturday morning
It is understood the work allegedly being carried out involves the removal of vehicles seized by police from republicans during raids and the recovery and transport of PSNI vehicles.
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In the statement, the group threatened to kill the managing directors of the companies. It also said staff at the firms "who partake in this type of work are also under immediate threat".
They were also warned not to enter republican areas.
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Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd said: "It is appalling that nameless, faceless individuals have chosen to try to threaten and intimidate local businesses and disrupt much needed services to our communities.
"There should be no doubt that targeting contractors in this way has consequences for local people and may jeopardise criminal investigations, for example if a car used in serious crime can’t be recovered for forensic examination.
"Equally, vehicles left abandoned may become targets for anti-social behaviour, something we know has real-life impact on communities.
"Those behind this vile threat have no support and I am calling on them to withdraw it immediately and explain their actions to the public."
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