Over €300k lifted in ATM theft investigation
Gardai have seized more than €300,000, and in addition a number of vehicles have been removed for further examination, in connection with the investigation into the attempted Theft of an ATM earlier today.
At 2:30am this morning Detective and Uniform Gardaí from the Cavan/Monaghan Garda Division, assisted by colleagues from the National Garda Units, intercepted the attempted Theft of an ATM at Main Street in Virginia.
One 28-year-old male was arrested at the scene, and is currently detained at Carrickmacross Garda Station.
A second 25-year-old male was arrested in Virginia this afternoon, and is currently detained at Bailieborough Garda Station. Gardaí say they are continuing to “conduct enquiries” in a bid to locate a third missing suspect.
“The scene at Virginia has been technically examined by Scenes of Crime Examiners from Cavan/Monaghan Garda Division.”
Separately a "connected" search operation took place this morning at Moynalty, Co. Meath. A 61 year old male was arrested during this operation and is currently detained at Kells Garda Station.
All three men were arrested on suspicion of offences contrary to section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006 and are detained in accordance with the provisions of section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
The spokesperson confirmed that during the search in Moynalty in excess of €300,000 was recovered. “In addition a number of vehicles have been removed for further examination. Gardaí are continuing to conduct an examination and search at this location. This remains a live investigation and it is anticipated that further searches will be carried out in the immediate future.”
An incident room has been established at Bailieborough Garda Station as a result, and gardai are appealing for anyone who travelled the Virginia/Bailieborough Road, and/or were in Virginia town between 0100hrs – 0300hrs this morning, particularly drivers with dashcam footage to contact the incident room at Bailieborough Garda Station (042) 9694570, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.