Galway Bay FM

14 June 2023

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Seven arrested after major operation targetting criminal gangs in Galway and Mayo

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Seven arrested after major operation targetting criminal gangs in Galway and Mayo

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Seven men have been arrested during a major operation targeting organised crime in Galway and Mayo.

A number of properties were searched this morning in the Ballybane and Bohermore areas of the city, along with Ballinrobe in Mayo.

85 gardaí from the Galway and Mayo/Roscommon/Longford divisions were involved in the operation – including the Armed Support and Air Support Units.

The men – whose ages range from teens to 40s – are being detained in garda stations in Mayo for offences including serious assault, possession of weapons and drugs offences.

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