03/12/2012

Six Men Arrested In Organised Crime Investigation

Six men have been arrested by gardai investigating organised crime in County Kilkenny.

The arrested were made during searches co-ordinated by Thomastown Garda Station.

A number of items were also seized during the operation.

The men are being held in garda stations in Thomastown, Waterford and Wexford.

(CD/GK)

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