The 30 year old man arrested on 21/8/11 following an incident in Ballymore Eustace, Co Wicklow (Please see Press Releases attached) was released without charge this evening (23/8/11).
A file will be prepared for the information of the Director Of Public Prosecutions.
The second man arrested today (23/8/11) remains in custody at Naas Garda Station.
Garda Press Office
As part of ongoing investigations into the activities of organised criminals (See Press Release attached) a second man (late 30’s) was arrested this afternoon 23/8/11 in Co. Wicklow.
This man is currently detained at Naas Garda Station under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act 1939.
The man arrested on 21/8/11 remains in custody in Naas
Investigations are continuing.
23/8/11
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.
22/8/11
