As part of on-going investigations into dissident republican activity in the Dublin area, Gardaí from the Special Detective Unit arrested two men in the Newport Street area of Dublin on the 29/1/09.
As part of on-going investigations into dissident republican activity in the Dublin area, Gardaí from the Special Detective Unit arrested two men in the Newport Street area of Dublin at approximately 1.30pm today (29/1/09) a firearm was recovered during the course of this operation.
The two men in their 30's and 50's are currently detained at Donnybrook Garda Station under Section 30 Offences against the State Act.
Garda Press Office
29th January 2009, 15.00hrs
Ref: 119/09.
