21/02/2013

Men Arrested In Garda Raids In Dundalk

A garda search targeting criminal and subversive activity has lead to the arrest of two men in Dundalk, Co Louth.

Various properties at six locations in Dundalk were targeted in the early morning seaches, which garda said where not directly related to the investigation into the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe.

The arrested men, one in his 30s and one in his 70s, are being detained at Drogheda Garda Station.

It is understood that as the investigation into Det Garda Donohoe's death continues, gardaí are uncovering other criminal and subversive activity in the Louth area.

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