Two men have been arrested and suspected explosive materials have been seized as part of a “counter-terrorism operation” in Carlingford, Co Louth.
The Garda Special Detective Unit seized “component parts and suspected explosive material” following the search, which was assisted by the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team.
“This search and arrest operation by our counter-terrorism unit, the Special Detective Unit, demonstrates the important work carried out by Garda national security personnel every day to protect people on this island.
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Source: RTE News
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