Six held after firearm, suspect device and bomb components found in Garda raids.
Army bomb disposal teams have been called in after a suspect device and bomb components were discovered in a series of raids.
Four were arrested by armed gardai after 20 premises across Louth, Dublin and Wexford were searched by detectives probing dissident republicans. Separately, diversion are in place on the N16 at Glenfarne, Co Leitrim, after gardai on traffic duty recovered a firearm and suspected bomb parts in a car at 11.45am. "Two males in their 20’s were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act at Manorhamilton Garda Station," said a Garda spokesman. "The scene is currently preserved and the assistance of the Army EOD has been requested." Elsewhere gardai said a suspect device was discovered in Courtown, Co Wexford, during an operation targeting dissident republicans. "The area has been cordoned off and the Army EOD team are on their way to the scene," a Garda spokesman said. Component parts for explosives devices were discovered at some of the other locations searched. "All component parts will now be subject to technical examination," he added. "Investigations are ongoing." Meanwhile all four suspects are currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against Act at various Garda Stations across Dublin. One of the men is aged in his 60’s and the other three in their 20’s. The men are being held on several offences, including directing terrorism, membership of an unlawful organisation, possession of explosives. Gardai said members of the Special Detective Unit on Harcourt Square and Crime & Security in Garda Headquarters were involved int he operation. Teams were supported by the Garda Emergency Response Unit, Technical Bureau, Dog Unit and uniform and detective Gardai from the Louth and Wexford Divisions. Online Editors
