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Five arrested in Dublin/Wicklow for 'unlawful organisation' membership

Gardaí from Special Detective Unit arrested the men in the early hours of this morning.

FIVE MEN WERE arrested today for membership in an unlawful organisation.

Gardaí from Special Detective Unit arrested the men in the early hours of this morning.

A garda spokesperson told TheJournal.ie two were taken to Pearse Street Garda Station, two were taken to Blackrock, while one is being questioned at Store Street Garda Station for questioning.

The men were arrested under Section 30 of the offences against the state act 1939 to 1998.

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