15/03/2016

14 Suspected Stolen Vehicles Seized In Co Longford

14 suspected stolen vehicles have been seized in a garda operation in Co Longford.

In an intelligence led operation, garda seized 12 Ford transit vans, a camper van and a caravan.

Garda from Granard and Longford were joined by officers from the Department of Social Welfare and officers from Revenue Custom and Excise.

No arrests were made and investigations are ongoing.

(MH/LM)

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