08/03/2018

11 Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Exploitation Of Children Released

11 people arrested by Gardaí as part of an investigation into alleged sexual exploitation of children have been released without charge.

The suspects were detained in Limerick, Tipperary and Kerry on Monday, 05 March as part of an investigation into alleged sexual exploitation of children who were resident in the Newcastle West Garda District.

However, Gardaí said they have been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Investigations are continuing.

(LM/MH)

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