Drug searches and arrest on the rails in Laois

Gardaí in Portlaoise made arrests during an operation with Irish Rail staff this week in Laois.

The Laois Offaly Garda Division issued a statement after patrols were mounted on Monday, September 25.

"Portlaoise Community Gardaí in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail staff carried out patrols on Monday.

"Several members of the public were searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act and two persons were arrested as a result of Bench Warrants.

"The purpose of these patrols is to prevent antisocial behavior and to engage with the public," said a statement.