15/10/2012

Nine Arrested On Suspicion Of Real IRA Membership

Nine men have been arrested on suspicion of being members of the Real IRA following a series of early morning raids took place across Limerick city and county this morning, gardaí have confirmed.

All nine are being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act at five garda stations across Limerick.

They were arrested at a number of locations including St Mary’s Park, Moyross, Kileely and Garryowen areas of Limerick city and in the Abbeyfeale, Limerick and Murroe regions of county Limerick.

Searches are ongoing at various addresses across Limerick as part of the garda operation.

The garda investigation is continuing.

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