Gardaí are continuing to question two men following a security breach at Shannon Airport this morning.
It's understood that two peace activists attempted to reach a US military aircraft with the intention of searching it but were spotted and intercepted by Gardaí.
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The men, aged in their 50's and 70's, were arrested and taken to Shannon Garda Station where they're being held under Air Navigation and Transport legislation.
A senior Garda Spokesperson says the men are being questioned in relation to a security breach at the Mid-West Airport, as well as damage to a fence.
They can be held for up to six hours.
