02/12/2019

Irish Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Terrorist Offences

A 38-year-old Irish woman has been arrested at Dublin Airport on suspicion of terrorist offences following her deportation from Turkey.

She is currently being detained at a South Dublin Garda station under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939 as amended.

A child, also an Irish Citizen, was in the company of the female and is now being cared for by relatives.

An Garda Síochána is making no further comment and there is no Garda spokesperson available.

(MH/JG)

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