Three held near Dublin airport

Three men were being questioned at Santry Garda station last night following their arrest near Dublin Airport

Three men were being questioned at Santry Garda station last night following their arrest near Dublin Airport. A Garda spokeswoman said they were arrested early yesterday under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.

She declined to comment on reports that the three had republican paramilitary links and were being asked about radio scanning equipment uncovered at the time of their arrest.

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