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Woman released in dissident probe

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A woman arrested in County Louth by gardaí investigating dissident republican activity has been released without charge.

Two men, also arrested in the Dundalk area on Saturday, remain in custody.

A firearm and a quantity of ammunition were also recovered.

It is understood the arrests are part of attempts to foil possible gun running involving dissident republicans.





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