Gardaí hold two men in dissident investigation

Two males remain in garda custody today in relation to an investigation into dissident republican activity in Cork.

Gardaí arrested the two males in their 40s on Monday evening as part of an investigation into dissident republican activity.

It is reported that a number of firearms were seized as part of an operation which involved the searching of a forest in North Cork near the village of Glenville.

On Monday, gardaí attached to Cork city and county divisions supported by Crime Special Branch, Cork City and Regional Units including the Regional Armed Support Unit stopped a vehicle and arrested one male.

An area of forest and adjoining lands were then searched which resulted in the arrest of a second man in his 40s.

On Tuesday, follow up searches were carried out at eight residences across Cork city which saw the Garda Dog Unit and Garda Air Support Unit called to action.A garda spokesperson said:

“Items of evidential value have been recovered across the range of searches and operational activity which has taken place.“ Investigations are ongoing at this time.

“As two males are currently in garda custody, An Garda Síochána is not making any further comment at this time,” the spokesperson added.