17/06/2013

Arrest Made In Dissident Republican Investigation

A man has been arrested in Co Meath in connection with an ongoing garda investigation into dissident republican activity.

The arrest followed a planned search of a business premises in Navan, from which three handguns, assorted ammunition and other paraphernalia was recovered.

The man, understood to be in his 30s, is beung questioned by garda at Kells Garda Station.

(MH/CD)

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