Gardaí arrest three in Cavan

Gardaí investigating the activities of dissident republicans have made three arrests today.

Gardaí investigating the activities of dissident republicans have made three arrests today.

During a search of a residence in Belturbet, Co Cavan, this morning, gardaí seized a firearm and arrested three men.

The men - aged 38, 39, and 44 - are being held at Ballyconnell and Cavan Garda stations under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.

In a statement, gardaí said they were continuing to work closely with the PSNI to address the threat posed by dissidents.

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