Two women arrested in Mullingar area in human trafficking investigation

Gardaí searched two premises in the Mullingar area, and made two arrests.

By Gráinne Ní Aodha Sunday 14 Apr 2019, 1:20 PM

Apr 14th 2019, 1:20 PM 57,146 Views 15 Comments

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Image: Niall Carson

Image: Niall Carson

TWO WOMEN HAVE been arrested in relation to an investigation into human trafficking, money laundering and prostitution.

This morning, Gardaí searched two premises in the Mullingar area, Co Westmeath.

Two women, one aged 42 and the other aged 29, were arrested in connection with this investigation and are currently detained at Mullingar Garda Station under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.

Investigations are continuing.

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Two women arrested in Mullingar area in human trafficking investigation