Three men arrested following number of Garda raids in Co Laois
The searches were carried out as part of an investigation into organised crime, drugs and firearms trafficking. By Hayley Halpin Thursday 4 Mar 2021, 7:42 AM Mar 4th 2021, 7:42 AM 21,273 Views 0 Comments
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THREE MEN HAVE been arrested following a number of searches carried out by gardaí in Co Laois.
The searches were carried out in the Portarlington area yesterday as part of an investigation into organised crime, drugs and firearms trafficking across the Midlands area.
The operation was led by the Laois Detective Unit and Laois Drugs Unit, supported by the Armed Support Unit, Air Support Unit, Garda Dog Unit, uniformed members from the Laois/Offaly Divisions, Customs and Revenue and the Laois Dog W
Men detained in Offaly as part of investigation into organised crime and firearms trafficking
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Gardaí have arrested three men following a number of searches carried out in the Portarlington area on Thursday.
The men have been arrested under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act and are being detained at Portlaoise, Tullamore and Birr Garda Stations.
The searches were conducted as part of an investigation into organised crime, drugs and firearms trafficking across the Midlands area.
The operation was led by the Laois Detective Unit and Laois Drugs Unit supported by the Armed Support Unit, Air Support Unit, Garda Dog Unit, uniformed members from the Laois/Offaly Division, Customs and Revenue and the Laois Dog Warden.
“There were no arrests at the time but there has been a major investigation since that seizure was made,” a senior source said.
“In fairness, this particular crew has been under investigation by gardaí for many years now and some of its members are before the courts on drugs and other charges,” the source added.
Gardaí announced details of their operation this morning.
“Gardaí have arrested three men following a number of searches carried out in the Portarlington area of Co Laois, yesterday, March 3, 2021,” a Garda spokesman said.
“The searches were conducted as part of an investigation into organised crime, drugs and firearms trafficking across the Midlands area.