Arrest re Dissident Republican Activity, Dublin 2nd June, 2017.

As part of an on going operation into dissident republican activity Gardaí stopped and searched a vehicle on Spring Garden Street, Ballybough in the inner city at approximately 6 p.m. this evening, Friday 2nd June, 2017 where two men were arrested.

The arrested men are being detained at Clontarf Garda Station under the provisions of Section 30, of the Offences against the State Act 1939 as amended.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team are en route to the scene and roads are currently closed. Local diversions are in place.

Investigations are on going.