Five arrested in probe into dissident republican activity

FIVE men were arrested in Cork yesterday as part of a Garda investigation into dissident republican activity.

Wed, 20 Jul, 2011 - 01:00

Cormac O’Keeffe

In a planned operation, officers from the Special Detective Unit, Cork division, targeted homes across the city.

The anti-terrorist squad was assisted in the operation by the Regional Support Unit, which is trained and armed to deal with potential firearm situations.

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Courts Crime Place: Cork Place: Mayfield Place: Gurranabraher Place: Togher Place: Dublin Place: Portlaoise prison Place: Balbriggan Place: north Dublin Organisation: Five Organisation: Garda Organisation: Special Detective Unit Organisation: Regional Support Unit Organisation: Special Criminal Court

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