Four arrested in Dundalk over theft of caravan in Newry

Three men due in court following Garda operation in Co Louth

Four men have been arrested in Co Louth in connection with the theft of a caravan from Co Armagh.

The men, who are in aged in their late-teens to mid-30s, were arrested at Barlegan, Dundalk at 3pm on Monday.

The caravan, which is believed to have been stolen in Newry, was recovered during the operation, which was carried out by officers from the Garda Regional Support Unit, Northern Region, with assistance from the PSNI.

A 4x4 vehicle was also seized.

The men were taken to Dundalk Garda station.

One of the men, a 21-year-old, is due to appear before Dundalk District Court on Tuesday. Two of the men were released on bail and are due to appear before Dundalk District Court on a later date. The male in his late teens was released without charge.

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