Gardaí find property today understood to be linked to midlands robberies

Gardaí have found property that is understood to have been stolen during robberies in the midlands.

As part of an on-going operation carried out under Operation Thor into organised crime in the Eastern Region, Gardaí searched a house in Rassilagh, Oldcastle, Co. Meath today.

During the course of the search Gardaí recovered the following, a 2015 Audi A5, 2010 Audi A4 Estate, a rigid inflatable boat and outboard motor, three ride on lawnmowers, a lawnmower and power tools.

The property is believed to have been stolen during burglaries in the mid-lands, particularly in counties Meath and Westmeath.

One man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and is detained at Kells Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.