Detectives were continuing to quiz five men today as part of an ongoing operation against dissident republican activity close to the Border.

A long-serving garda has been arrested in connection with a major investigation into the illegal trafficking of underage African women into Ireland for the sex industry.

MIDDLE-RANKING gardaí will today call on the Garda commissioner to provide public order units in every division to back up members battling increasing numbers of late-night disturbances.