By Tony O’Reilly-
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have confirmed the arrest of an individual in connection with the killing of 26-year-old Kevin Conway,(pictured) who was awaiting trial for the murder of Shane Whitla.
The suspect has been taken into custody at the Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for further questioning.
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Conway, originally from the Lurgan area, was shot dead at his residence in the Greenan area of west Belfast on January 9.
The father-of-two had been charged, along with two others, in relation to the murder of Shane Whitla in Lurgan in January 2023. Conway was out on bail, awaiting trial for this prior offense.
Shane Whitla’s murder was a significant incident, and Conway’s involvement as a well-known enforcer and debt collector for the Co Armagh-based drugs gang, referred to as The Firm, added a layer of complexity to the case. Conway’s death now adds another dimension to an already intricate legal narrative
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The PSNI said late last night that the man had been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime suite, where he remains in custody for further questioning.
26-year-old Conway, who was originally from the Lurgan area, was shot dead at his home in the Greenan area of west Belfast on 9 January.
He was a well-known enforcer and debt collector for the Co Armagh-based drugs gang known as The Firm.
Earlier this week, police urged anyone with information about the “ruthless killing” to come forward.
A £20,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the conviction of the culprits.
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