Man arrested in Cork in connection with arms cache

A third man has been arrested in Co Cork in connection with the seizure of a quantity of firearms and ammunition.

A third man has been arrested in Co Cork in connection with the seizure of a quantity of firearms and ammunition.

The cache is believed to have included a Kalashnikov rifle.

The man was arrested late last night near Blarney, and he is now being held in Gurranebraher garda station in Cork City. Two teenagers were also questioned in Togher garda station in connection with the haul.

Gardai are reportedly investigating whether the haul is part of dissident republican activity.

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