Two arrested in Dundalk dissidents probe

Gardaí arrested two men in Dundalk this evening as part of an investigation into the activities of dissident republicans.

The men, who are aged in their 30s and 50s, were arrested following the search of an outbuilding at Mount Pleasant, Dundalk this evening.

They are currently being questioned at Dundalk Garda Station under section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.

The scene is currently being preserved for a technical examination.