PSNI and Gardaí conduct cross-border operation targeting the New IRA

No arrests were carried out in the Republic, but up to nine arrests have been made north of the border.

Gardaí conducted six searches in support of the PSNI operation. File photo.

A major cross-border operation targeting the New IRA was conducted this morning with multiple arrests of suspected leading dissidents in the North.

Gardaí conducted six searches in support of the operation, which is being led by the PSNI.