Search operation re possession of firearms.
As part of the investigation into the possession and discharge of firearms at Grange Abbey Drive, Donaghmede, Dublin 13 on 8th September 2012 (and the activities of dissident republicans) a total of 17 (16 males & 1 female) suspects were arrested.
Twelve males have been released without charge, the remaining five are still being questioned.
Garda Press Office.
As part of the investigation into the possession and discharge of firearms at Grange Abbey Drive, Donaghmede, Dublin 13 on the 8th September 2012.
(And in to the activities of dissident republicans) a search and arrest operation was carried out at locations across counties Dublin, Meath and Kildare this morning.
During the operation 13 males and 1 female were arrested. They are currently detained at a number of Garda Stations in Dublin and Meath under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act,1939.
This mornings phase of operation ‘Ambience’ involves over 200 Gardai, including members of the Special Detective Unit, Emergency Response Unit, Local Detectives, Uniformed Gardai and the Garda Dog Unit.
Further updates will follow.
