Gardai search house in Carrickmacross as part of dissident republican investigation

Gardai in Carrickmacross have searched a house and the surrounding area as part of an ongoing investigation, in conjunction with Gardaí from the Special Detective Unit, into dissident republican activity.

Gardaí from the Regional Support Unit also assisted.

A male (53 years) was arrested and is being detained at Carrickmacross Garda station under the provisions of section 30 of the Offences against the State Act 1939 as amended.