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An extensive property search and dig is being conducted by gardaí following the arrest of a man in connection with the disappearance and murder of Josephine 'Jo Jo' Dullard.
Kildare-based Garda Superintendent Paul Burke issued a press statement today, explaining that Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Josephine "Jo Jo” Dullard had arrested a male on suspicion of the murder this morning.
"The male, in his 50s, continues to be detained under the provisions of Section 4, Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Co. Kildare," Supt Burke said.
Burke explained that a property is to be searched by Gardaí in connection with the investigation.
"Investigating Gardaí are today commencing a search operation on open ground at a location in Co. Wicklow near the Wicklow/Kildare border. This area of land will be searched and subject to excavation, technical and forensic examinations over the coming days".
The arrest and search operation is being led by the investigation team from Kildare Division Serious Crime Unit and the Serious Crime Review Team, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
The search is being carried out by the Kildare Divisional Search Team supported by the Garda National Technical Bureau and local Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit.
Gardaí have also this morning searched two private residences.
"An Garda Síochána has been and continues to keep the family of Jo Jo Dullard fully updated in relation to this investigation and they have been fully appraised of all of today's developments," Supt. Burke said.
"An Garda Síochána appeals to anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant you might believe it to be, to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884 300 or any Garda station, or anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111".
Last Saturday was the 29th anniversary of Jo Jo's disappearance and gardaí had issued a new appeal for information. Read the full story HERE
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