Man held in dissident investigation

Gardaí investigating the activities of dissident republicans have arrested a man in Dublin.

Gardaí investigating the activities of dissident republicans have arrested a man in Dublin.

The man, in his early 20s, was detained in the Coolock at about 6.30pm yesterday.

A firearm was seized during the arrest.

He is being held at Blanchardstown Garda station under Section 30 Offences against the State Act.

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