Investigation into the activities of dissident Republicans in Cork City on the 19/7/11 - Arrests

Gardai investigating the activities of dissident Republicans have this morning (19/7/2011)carried out a search and arrest operation in Cork City.

At approximately 7am five males were arrested when Gardai from the Special Detective Unit Cork Division, assisted by the Regional Support Unit searched number of locations in the city.
 

The men (three aged in their 40's, one in his 20's and one in his 50's) are currently detained under the provisions of Section 30 Offences against the State Act 1939, at Mayfield, Gurrannabraher and Togher Garda Stations.
 

Enquiries are ongoing.