Offaly Garda involved in major operation against organised crime

Three men have been arrested by Gardaí in Portarlington after a number of searches were carried out in the area yesterday, 3 March.

The searches were conducted as part of an investigation into organised crime, drugs and firearms trafficking across the Midlands area.

The operation was led by the Laois Detective Unit and Laois Drugs Unit supported by the Armed Support Unit, Air Support Unit, Garda Dog Unit, uniformed members from the Laois/Offaly Division, Customs and Revenue and the Laois Dog Warden.

The men were arrested under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act and are being detained at Portlaoise, Tullamore and Birr Garda Stations.

Investigations into the matter are ongoing.