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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7941Explosives offences · Co. Louth · 23 Sep 2026

Man arrested in Dundalk over seizure of IEDs

On Wednesday 23 September 2026, a man in his 30s was arrested during an operation in Dundalk, County Louth, as part of an investigation into the seizure of several improvised explosive devices at a residential property in the town. No name or nationality is given for the man. He was held under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, at a Garda station in the North Western Region, and Gardaí said as of the 24 September 2026 report that investigations were ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested24 Sep
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man in his 30s was arrested in Dundalk, County Louth.
Where
  • Several improvised explosive devices were seized at a residential property in Dundalk.
  • The man is held at a Garda station in the North Western Region.
When
The arrest took place on Wednesday 23 September 2026 during an operation in Dundalk.
Weapon
The seized items were described as several improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Investigation
  • The arrest was part of an ongoing Garda investigation into the seizure.
  • Gardaí said investigations into the matter are ongoing.
Other details
  • The man is being held under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.
  • The arrest was reported by Louth Live and Dundalk Democrat on 24 September 2026.
Charges
No charge against the man is reported in the articles.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 30s has been arrested in Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe seizure was at a residential property in Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe arrest took place on Wednesday, 23 September, during an operation in Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • weaponSeveral improvised explosive devices were seized at a residential property in Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe man is held under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, at a Garda station in the North Western Region. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations into the matter are ongoing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Sep2026
    Arresteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Man arrested in Dundalk over seizure of IEDs

    Reports the arrest of a man in his 30s in Dundalk over several IEDs seized at a residential property, and that he is held under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a Garda station in the North Western Region.

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