31/08/2012

Three Men Arrested In Connection With Metal Theft

Three men have been arrested in connection with the theft of metal from premises on St John's Street, Ardee, on Wednesday.

Gardai recovered the metal after stopping and searching a van, after the incident was reported.

The men, aged 17,20 and 21 have been detained under the provisions of section 4of the Criminal Justice Act.

Two men, who were also charged in connection with the theft, are due to appear in Ardee District Court on 10th September.

(CD/GK)

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