Three released in cartoonist inquiry

A man and woman arrested in connection with an international investigation into an alleged plot to murder Swedish cartoonist …

A man and woman arrested in connection with an international investigation into an alleged plot to murder Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks have been released from custody. The two, who were detained at Dungarvan Garda station, were released yesterday evening without charge. Another woman who had been detained in Tramore was also released yesterday. A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Seven people were arrested in Waterford and Cork in relation to the alleged plot earlier this week.

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