23/03/2016

Two Women Charged Following Garda Operation In Waterford And Wexford

Two women have been charged following a large-scale Garda operation in Waterford and Wexford yesterday, 22 March.

More than 80 garda officers, supported by various other authorities, carried out a number of searches as part of an intelligence-led operation targeting organised criminal gangs.

Property, worth an estimated €75,000 and believed to be stolen, was seized during the operation.

The women, who were charged and bailed, are due to appear before Donegal District Court this morning, 23 March.

(MH/LM)

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