Dissident republican arrest in Monaghan

As part of ongoing operations targeting dissident republician activity in the border region, Gardaí attached to the Special Detective Unit, Crime and Security, the Emergency Response Unit and Gardai from the Cavan/Monaghan Division arrested a male (43years) in the Scotstown area of Monaghan on Wednesday, November 25.

The man was arrested under the provisions of Section 30, Offences Against the State Act, 1939 as amended and is detained at Carrickmacross Garda Station. Searches and investigations are ongoing.