15/04/2019

Pair Arrested By Gardaí Investigating Human Trafficking

Two women have been arrested in County Westmeath in connection with an investigation into human trafficking, money laundering and prostitution.

Gardaí detained the pair, aged 42 and 49, after a search of two premises in the Mullingar area yesterday morning, Sunday 14 April.

The investigation is ongoing.



(JG/CM)

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