Massive diesel laundry seized in Co Meath

Undercover customs officers have smashed an illegal oil laundry in Co Meath.

The operation had the potential to launder 50,000 litres of diesel every week with a potential loss of Revenue of €1.3m annually.

Two men in their twenties were apprehended at the scene.

One man, from the North, has been arrested and will appear before Drogheda District Court this evening.

A file is being prepared in relation to the other man, who is from the Republic.

The seizure consisted of 15,000 litres of diesel, together with a truck and equipment.

It had the capacity to create 50,000 litres a year.