Laois Offaly Division Gardaí assist in Westmeath operation targeting criminality

Gardaí from the Laois Offaly Division were called in to help target criminality in the Westmeath area. 

Gardaí in Mullingar have made a number of arrests and conducted a number of searches as part of an operation targeting criminal activity in the Westmeath area between August 2 and 7.

The ongoing operation is conducted by Gardaí from the Mullingar Division with assistance from Gardaí in Tullamore in Co Offaly. Additionally, local uniform Gardaí and plain clothes Gardaí have been conducting proactive patrols in the area. 

A total of 11 properties have been searched during the course of the investigation. A shotgun and ammunition was discovered on wasteground during a saerch in Mullingar on Tuesday. 

A total of 10 people have been arrested in connection with the operation. All have since been charged and brought before the courts.

Three of the arrested individuals, who appeared before a special sitting of Mullingar District Court on Wednesday, August  7, have been remanded in custody. These three individuals are due to appear before Mullingar District Court on the morning of Monday, August 12 at 10.30am.

Gardaí said Investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information in relation to criminal activity in Mullingar is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.