Four arrested and suspect device recovered following garda raids.
our men have been arrested and a suspect device has been recovered as part of an investigation into dissident republican activity.
The men were detained following a number of searches in counties Louth, Dublin and Wexford today.
The offences they have been charged with include directing terrorism and membership of an unlawful organisation.
Gardaí also recovered a suspect device in Courtown, Co Wexford. The area has been cordoned off and an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team is on its way to the scene.
In addition, component parts for explosive devices were recovered at other locations searched and a technical examination will be carried out on them.
The investigation is ongoing.
Separately, a firearm and suspected component parts for explosives have been recovered in Co Leitrim.
The discovery was made following the search of a car at Glenfarne on the N16 (Sligo to Blacklion Rd) around 11.45am.
Two men in their 20s were arrested at the scene and are being detained at Manorhamilton Garda Station.
