06/08/2015

Five Arrested Over Theft Of ESB Power Cables

Five men have been arrested in connection with the theft of ESB overhead power cables in a gardaí operation.

Gardaí attached to the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, assisted by local Gardaí from Kildare and the Garda Air Support Unit, launched the arrest operation.

Two of the men have been released without charge and investigations are continuing. The three other men have been charged and are expected to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice today.

Two cars were also seized in relation to this operation.

(MH/JP)

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