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26/02/2010
Castlebellingham PO Robbed In Hostage Incident
An investigation has been launched into the robbery of a post office in Castlebellingham, which has been linked to hostage-taking incident in the area.
Gardai at Ardee, County Louth are investigating the circumstances of the robbery of an amount of cash from the Post Office at Castlebellingham, County Louth, which occurred earlier this morning.
Gardaí have revealed a number of men called to a house in the locality early this morning and threatened the occupants.
Some time later a substantial amount of money was removed from the post office.
Gardaí are appealing to members of the public who may have seen anything suspicious or unusal in or around The Village Stores in Castlebellingham, which incorporates the post office early this morning to contact them at the incident room at Ardee Garda Station on 041-6853222, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
Investigations are continuing.
(DW/GK)
Gardai at Ardee, County Louth are investigating the circumstances of the robbery of an amount of cash from the Post Office at Castlebellingham, County Louth, which occurred earlier this morning.
Gardaí have revealed a number of men called to a house in the locality early this morning and threatened the occupants.
Some time later a substantial amount of money was removed from the post office.
Gardaí are appealing to members of the public who may have seen anything suspicious or unusal in or around The Village Stores in Castlebellingham, which incorporates the post office early this morning to contact them at the incident room at Ardee Garda Station on 041-6853222, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
Investigations are continuing.
(DW/GK)
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