Two men (both in their 40's) are expected to appear before the Special Criminal Court, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 at 2.30pm this afternoon (18/12/14) charged in connection with this investigation.
A third man was released without charge and a file will be prepared for the information of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Previous Press Release below refers.
Garda Press Office
As a result of an ongoing investigation by members of An Garda Siochana from the Special Detective Unit, Harcourt Square and Crime & Security Branch, Garda Headquarters into the activities of dissident republicans in the border and Midlands regions.
Two cars were stopped in north County Meath on the N52 earlier today the 16th December 2014. During a search of the two cars a number of suspect items were recovered, the Army Explosive Ordinance Disposal team were immediately contacted and a cordon was put in place.Two males aged 42 & 49yrs were arrested under the provisions of section 30 Offences Against the State Act 1939 as amended for membership of an Unlawful Organisation and possession of explosive substances and are being detained at Drogheda Garda station.
During a follow up search of a dwelling house in Mullingar a male aged 48 years was arrested under the provisions of Section 30 Offences Against the State Act 1939 as amended for membership of an Unlawful Organistaion and possession of explosive substances and is being detained at Tullamore Garda station.
The items seized are currently subject of a technical examination at the Garda Technical Bureau, Garda Headquarters. The investigation is ongoing.
