12/06/2013

Searches And Arrests Made In Dissident Investigation

Four people have been arrested following searches on a number of properties in an investigation into dissident republican activity, RTÉ have reported.

Houses in Drogheda, Navan and Castlebellingham were searched along with a commercial premises in Navan. A number of vehicles and a handgun were recovered in the planned operation.

A 49-year-old man and 43-year-old woman were arrested in Castlebellingham on Monday, alongside the arrest of a 30-year-old man in Navan. The woman has since been released without charge.

And on Tuesday a 38-year-old man was arrested in connection with the search and seizures in Navan.

The investigation is ongoing.

(MH/CD)

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