Detectives at Harcourt Square, Dublin 2 became aware of suspicious activity in the vicinity of Harcourt Square on 26th September 2012. A person known to them was observed at a nearby hotel. Investigations revealed that this person rented a room overlooking Harcourt Square. This room was booked in a false name.
As a result an investigation was launched involving the Special Detective Unit as a result of which two men(41 & 32yrs) were arrested at Grafton Street on Wednesday evening the 26th Sept 2012. These men are being held under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act for membership of an unlawful organisation and providing assistance to an unlawful organisation at Irishtown Garda Station.
A serach of a hotel room near Harcourt Square resulted in the seizure of equipment which it is believed was being used for surveillance purposes. Investgations are ongoing.
