{"id":385009,"date":"2026-01-22T22:45:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T22:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/385009\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T22:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T22:45:16","slug":"mysterious-fenian-hotline-van-appears-across-belfast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/385009\/","title":{"rendered":"Mysterious ‘Fenian hotline’ van appears across Belfast"},"content":{"rendered":"

When called the automated voicemail thanks the caller for their “service for king and country”<\/p>\n

The mysterious van was stopped by the police on its journey through the city(Image: )<\/p>\n

A mysterious van has been spotted driving through Belfast<\/a> emblazoned with the words “Report Fenian Activity”.<\/p>\n

The billboard carried a single instruction \u201cCall the Fenian Hotline today\u201d and directed the public to a freephone line. Callers hear a short recorded message and are then invited to leave their own \u201creport\u201d.<\/p>\n

As the vehicle moved through the city, it drew attention from passers-by, with people stopping to photograph the message. The billboard urged people to call ‘0800 955 1916’ to report the activity.<\/p>\n

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The van made stops across the city(Image: )<\/p>\n

Belfast Live<\/a> can confirm that this number takes you to an automated voicemail message. Callers are met with the following message: “Hello you are through to the Fenian hotline. If you’re calling to report Fenian activity. His Majesty extends his gratitude discreetly, of course. After the tone, please do leave your message.”<\/p>\n

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The billboard has drawn a lot of attention(Image: )<\/p>\n

It continues by urging callers “Please don’t include names, phone numbers, or exacts. Just a general description of what you’ve seen or heard. If you’d like a format to begin with, I wish to report. Thank you for your service for king and country.”<\/p>\n

There are no further details at this time about who owns the van or the purpose for the hotline.<\/p>\n

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