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Man arrested over alleged threats against elected representative

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Gardaí said investigations are ongoing

A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with alleged threats made against an elected representative in relation to the fuel blockades.

Gardaí in the south of the country arrested the man under Section 5 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.

He has since been released without charge.

Gardaí said a file will be sent to the DPP.

Investigations are ongoing.