Gardai in Offaly make arrests in connection with Dissident Republican activity

Gardai have arrested four people outside Tullamore as part of an ongoing operation into the activities of Dissident Republicans

Members from the Special Detective Unit, supported by other National Units, arrested three males (20’s and 30’s) and one female (20’s) at Rahan, Co Offaly last night (November 27)

The four are currently detained at Tullamore (male and female) and Mullingar (two males) Garda Stations under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939.

Two firearms were also recovered at the scene.