Two arrests were made in Co Monaghan in relation to the theft of industrial copper and cable.
Gardaí and Detectives attached to the Monaghan/Cavan Division and Monaghan Community Engagement Unit carried out a targeted operation yesterday.
As part of the operation, searches were conducted at three locations, including residential properties and adjoining lands across Co. Monaghan.
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Two men, both aged in their 30s, were arrested and are currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007 at a Garda station in County Monaghan.
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
