03/12/2019

Garda Extend Detention Of Woman Arrested Over Terrorist Offences

The detention period of a 38 year-old Irish woman arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences has been extended by a further 24 hours.

The woman was arrested on Sunday 01 December at Dublin Airport following her deportation from Turkey.

Her detention was extended today, Tuesday 03 December, and she remains in Garda custody at a South Dublin Garda Station.

She is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, as amended.

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

Updates will be provided when appropriate.



(JG/CM)

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