Two held in dissident probe

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By Michael McHugh

Saturday February 11 2012

Two men have been arrested by gardai investigating dissident republican activity.

Police at Cobh, Cork, last night recovered a firearm at a wooded area.

Two men aged 32 and 45 were detained nearby during the operation at Leamlara, Watergrasshill.

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- Michael McHugh

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