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21/08/2015
Investigation Launched Into Armed Robbery In Co Meath
An investigation has been launched following an armed robbery at a shop in Kildalkey, Co Meath
At approximately 17:45 on Thursday, two males entered a shop armed with a hand gun and an iron bar. They threatened staff and removed an amount of cash before leaving the store.
It is understood they were driven from the scene in a waiting car. No shots were fired and none of the staff were physically injured during the incident.
During a follow up operation, involving Gardaí from the Meath Division and Regional Support Unit, a 24-year-old male was arrested in Navan shortly after midnight. He is currently being detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939 at Trim Garda Station. A car was seized by Gardaí during the arrest operation.
The investigation is ongoing.
(MH/JP)
At approximately 17:45 on Thursday, two males entered a shop armed with a hand gun and an iron bar. They threatened staff and removed an amount of cash before leaving the store.
It is understood they were driven from the scene in a waiting car. No shots were fired and none of the staff were physically injured during the incident.
During a follow up operation, involving Gardaí from the Meath Division and Regional Support Unit, a 24-year-old male was arrested in Navan shortly after midnight. He is currently being detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939 at Trim Garda Station. A car was seized by Gardaí during the arrest operation.
The investigation is ongoing.
(MH/JP)
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