Ireland Case No. 11734Terrorism-related offence (cross-border investigation, no charge) · Co. Limerick · 16 Dec 2025
Man arrested in Limerick over cross-border terrorism investigation
A man in his 30s was arrested in Limerick on 16 December 2025 under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, as part of a cross-border terrorism investigation led by the Special Detective Unit. He has since been released without charge, and a file is to be prepared for the DPP.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested18 Dec
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports8 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe man was arrested in Limerick by gardaí. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereHe was detained at a garda station in the midlands. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe arrest took place on Tuesday afternoon, 16 December 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe arrest was connected to a major cross-border terrorism investigation. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is being led by the Special Detective Unit. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe first arrest in the investigation occurred in Laois on 5 November 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeHe has been released without charge and a file is to be prepared for the DPP. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe man was detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Dec2025Man arrested in Limerick in connection with cross-border terrorism investigation
Reports an arrest in Limerick on 16 December 2025 and release without charge, with a file to the DPP. Says the first arrest in the investigation was in Laois on 5 November 2025. No other details were given.
suspect, 30s, male