Gardaí and army seal off area just outside Dundalk

Roskeagh is located close to Mountpleasant and the Carrickasticken Road

Roskeagh is located close to Mountpleasant and the Carrickasticken Road

An on-going Garda-led operation is in progress near Dundalk.

It is taking place at Roskeagh close to the M1 flyover – just off the Old Armagh road – about two miles from Dundalk.

It is understood the Garda regional support unit are involved in the operation.

The Army bomb disposal unit are also at the scene.

A small area has been sealed off.