Gardaí release two in connection with plot to kill cartoonist

Two people being questioned by gardaí in Waterford in connection with an alleged plot to kill a Sweedish cartoonist Lars Vilks have been released from custody.

The man and woman were being questioned at Dungarvan garda station since they were arrested on Tuesday.

They have been released this evening and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Five others who were also arrested on Tuesday as part on the investigation into alleged death threats against Lars Vilks are still being questioned.