18/09/2014

Four Arrested In Money Laundering Investigation

Gardaí in Cork have arrested four people in an investigation into money laundering.

Two men, aged 19 and 29, and two women, aged 28 and 50, were arrested during a search of houses in the Fairhill and Knocknaheeny areas.

Gardaí say they are being interviewed as part of an ongoing investigation into money laundering in Cork.

A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

(MH/IT)

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