A huge cross-border operation targeting the New IRA was carried out this morning with a significant search taking place in Dublin.
Several suspected leading dissident members were arrested in the north of the country by PSNI while Gardai conducted six searches in Dublin, Cork, Laois and Kerry as part of the operation in the Republic.
No arrests were made in any of these counties with Gardai continuing to help the PSNI in the fight against the terrorist group.
The searches carried out in Dublin, which are being led by the Special Detective Unit, were said to be significant and will help the PSNI in their ongoing operation.
The Gardai’s operation has been described as "successful and ongoing".
A statement said: “An Garda Síochána are this morning, 18th August 2020, carrying out a number of searches in support of an operation led by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
“The searches in this jurisdiction are being carried out at locations in Dublin, Laois, Cork and Kerry and are part of ongoing operations to combat the activities of the New IRA.
“The searches are being conducted by members of the Special Detective Unit assisted by local Gardaí and Regional Armed Support Units.
“The searches are being conducted by members of the Special Detective Unit assisted by local Gardaí and Regional Armed Support Units.”
A PSNI spokesman said: "Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland have made a number of arrests under the Terrorism Act across Northern Ireland today in connection with an ongoing investigation into the activities of the New IRA."
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