Two men due in court today in Craigavon in relation to the theft of two ATMs in Dundalk

Two men aged 24 and 29 have been charged with handling property stolen in the Republic of Ireland and possession of criminal property after the theft of two ATMs in Dundalk.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Apr 2020, 00:13 BST
Updated 6th Apr 2020, 01:05 BST
The scene at Clanbrassil street in Dundalk, Co Louth, where two ATM's where stolen in a late night raid. Photo: Niall Carson/PA WireThe scene at Clanbrassil street in Dundalk, Co Louth, where two ATM's where stolen in a late night raid. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire
The scene at Clanbrassil street in Dundalk, Co Louth, where two ATM's where stolen in a late night raid. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

They are due to appear at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court today.

Three men were arrested early on Saturday in a cross-border police operation following the thefts.

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Two vehicles were also set alight at the town’s Garda station to hinder the response of officers.

Members of the Garda armed support unit followed a traffic pursuit to the border with Northern Ireland. The PSNI later made three arrests and recovered two ATMs.

Detective Chief Inspector Julie Mullan said three men — aged 24, 29 and 57 — were arrested in the south Armagh area.

“Shortly after 3.30am, police received a report from our colleagues in An Garda Siochana that they were pursuing vehicles in relation to the reported theft of two ATMs in Dundalk,” she said. “Officers made their way to the Jonesborough area and located a discarded trailer with two ATMs in the Mullabawn area.

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“It was established that the suspects had entered a property in the Crossmaglen area, officers attended supported by colleagues in the armed response unit.

“Three men, aged 24, 29 and 57, were arrested on suspicion of handling property stolen in the Republic of Ireland.” One man was later released.

A Garda spokesman said officers are working closely with colleagues in the PSNI.

Ireland’s justice minister Charlie Flanagan commended the police response.

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“I am glad to see both police services working so closely together across the border to investigate this robbery and want to commend them for their swift response and close co-operation,” he said.

“Both services are working flat-out in difficult circumstances to help protect and support the public at this challenging time and, as always, they deserve our support and co-operation.

“I would ask any member of the public with information to contact the Gardai at Dundalk.”

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