16/12/2014

Man Arrested And 'Large Amount' Of Cash Seized In Co Monaghan Raid

Gardaí in Co Monaghan have seized a "large amount" of cash and property during a planned search on Monday.

Local garda supported the Criminal Assets Bureau in searching a premises near Castleblaney in Co Monaghan, where approximately €300,000 in cash was uncovered.

Garda seized the money along with a bulldozer, a car and a van.

A man, aged in his 40s, was also arrested at the scene and is being held under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Carrickmacross Garda Station.

(MH/CD)

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