Two seized in operation against Real IRA

ONE of two men arrested yesterday in an operation against suspected members of the Real IRA served a long prison service for his involvement in an armed robbery that led to a businessman being shot.

Sat, 26 Apr, 2003 - 01:00

Tony Purcelland John Breslin

The two are being questioned after armed detectives stopped a car near Limerick.

A powerful rifle and ammunition are said to have been found in the car.

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