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Two arrested in Westmeath as part of criminal investigation

Jul 6, 2023 18:08
By Shannonside News
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Two arrested in Westmeath as part of criminal investigation

The operation involved the Regional Armed Support Unit, Garda Dog unit, Criminal Assets Bureau, Garda Stolen Car Unit, Westmeath Divisional Drugs Unit and Athlone Detective Unit

Two men have been arrested as part of an investigation targeting organised criminal activity in Westmeath.

Gardaí searched three residential properties in Athlone and Kinnegad earlier today.

They seized property and goods worth around 100-thousand euro, and 4-thousand euro in cash.

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A caravan, an SUV, a trailer, a car, as well as a range of high-value designer clothing and footwear were seized.

The men arrested - aged in their 20s and 40s - are being questioned at a Garda Station in the Midlands.

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