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03/08/2011
Gardai Probe An Post Official Abduction
An investigation has been launched by Gardaí following the abduction of an official of An Post, his partner and their child from a house in the Drogheda area.
On Monday at approximately 10pm a number of men, at least one of whom was believed to be armed entered the officials house. They were forced to remain there for a number of hours before they were all taken to another location.
Yesterday the official went to the Post Office at West Street Drogheda. Operating under duress he then went to a specified location and handed over a sum of money.
During the course of the morning Gardai became aware of the incident and a comprehensive response team was put in place involving both local and national units.
Around 1pm on Tuesday, the An Post officials partner and child were released unharmed at Damastown, Dublin 15 (on the Tyrrelstown to Clonee Road).
An incident room has been set up at Drogheda Garda Station and anyone with information is asked to contact Gardai in Drogheda or call the Garda Confidential Line.
(BMcN)
On Monday at approximately 10pm a number of men, at least one of whom was believed to be armed entered the officials house. They were forced to remain there for a number of hours before they were all taken to another location.
Yesterday the official went to the Post Office at West Street Drogheda. Operating under duress he then went to a specified location and handed over a sum of money.
During the course of the morning Gardai became aware of the incident and a comprehensive response team was put in place involving both local and national units.
Around 1pm on Tuesday, the An Post officials partner and child were released unharmed at Damastown, Dublin 15 (on the Tyrrelstown to Clonee Road).
An incident room has been set up at Drogheda Garda Station and anyone with information is asked to contact Gardai in Drogheda or call the Garda Confidential Line.
(BMcN)
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