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Two men have been arrested following the robbery at knife point at a service station in Co Dublin in which cash was taken.
The robbery happened at approximately 9pm at a service station in Portmarnock on Friday night.
One of the men entered the premises, armed with a knife and threatened staff, leaving the shop with a sum of cash. The man met the second man and they both left the scene.
A search was mounted by gardaí, assisted by the Garda dog unit and the air support unit.
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The pair were hiding in the area when they were located and arrested.
Both men are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Swords Garda Station and Coolock Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
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