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Section 30 Arrest in Co. Wicklow on the 21/8/11

As part of ongoing investigations into the activities of organised criminals a car was stopped by members of the Organised Crime Unit in Ballymore Eustace, Co. Wicklow yesterday (21/8/11).

A 30 year old man was arrested under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act and is currently detained at Naas Garda Station.

During the course of this operation a number of shots were discharged by members of An Garda Síochána. A firearm and a quantity of cash were recovered.  

A second car which failed to stop for Gardaí left the scene.  

Investigations are continuing.