03/08/2016

Investigation Launched After Armed Robbery In Kerry

Gardai have launched an investigation following an armed robbery in Co Kerry.

Three men entered Waterville Post Office at around 11am this morning, 03 August.

After stealing a sum of cash, the suspects left the scene in a small blue car in the direction of Cahersiveen/Killarney.

At around 11.15am, Gardaí responding to the robbery intercepted a navy blue Mazda car and pursued the vehicle.

The car crashed in the Beaufort area of Killarney and shots were discharged by Gardaí during the incident. No injuries have been reported.

The suspects abandoned the vehicle and took off over fields on foot. Two men in their 30s were subsequently arrested and are currently being detained at Killarney and Tralee Garda stations under Section 30 of The Offences Against the State Act, 1939.

A third man is still being sought. RSU from Cork and Limerick along with a Dog Unit are currently at the scene.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

(LM/CD)

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