social networking page, where photos of police had been posted, has been pulled - amid serious concerns it could have been used to single out officers to be murdered.
It's not yet clear whether the site was removed by Facebook or by those responsible for setting it up.
Chairman of the Police Federation, Terry Spence, told UTV: "It is very clear that the information and the images contained on the site is likely to be used by terrorists and that could result in police officers being murdered."
The page, which had almost 300 members, was set up after the recent arrest operation by detectives investigating the murder of PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr.
The aim of this page is to highlight Crown Forces Harassment nothing more nothing less - as I say again know your rights and be vigilant and carefully watch what you post.Page creators
It encouraged people to post images and details of officers involved in operations across Northern Ireland, amid claims police are harassing republicans.
"Over the past few days in East Tyrone and South Derry the Crown Forces the PSNI/RUC have launched a massive harassment and intimidation Campaign aimed at Irish Republicans," a description on the site reads.
"We must work together to combat this campaign of intimidation and harassment, by working together as a fraternity opposed to this British oppression the aim of this group is to keep people updated on the attacks intimidation and ongoing harassment by the Crown Forces."
The PSNI said they were aware of the page and were "looking into the issue".
When news of the page's existence hit the headlines, a message was posted clarifying the position of those who set it up.
"People on here must be Vigilant Know your Rights, it may now be construed as a Terrorist offense to photograph Members of the Crown Forces," the message read.
"I point out that all the pictures posted on this page have been taken from the Main Stream news Media, also carefully watch what you say as to proclaim support for Armed Struggle or to say even as a joke that you wish to see harm come to someone can be construed as Promoting Terrorism ( The Greggory Campbell Case)."
Very clearly, it is a criminal offence to possess any such information which is likely to be of use to terrorists.Terry Spence
Mr Spence added: "It is also clear from the script on the website page that they are seeking members of the public to post further images of police officers and give details as to their movements and any police operations that are happening in their areas."
Last week, Sinn Féin described a PSNI operation which resulted in five arrests by officers investigating the murder of Constable Kerr as "heavy handed and reminiscent of the bad old days".
Around 200 PSNI officers and other staff were involved in a series of raids across counties Down, Tyrone, Londonderry and Antrim.
Properties were searched in areas including Coalisland, Toome, Bellaghy, and Ballyronan and the men were arrested under the Terrorism Act.
They were released soon after.
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