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Post office raid foiled as gardaí arrest armed duo

An armed robbery attempt on a post office in Co Westmeath was foiled by gardaí today as part of an operation targeting criminal activity in the midlands.

Thu, 08 Jun, 2006 - 19:03

An armed robbery attempt on a post office in Co Westmeath was foiled by gardaí today as part of an operation targeting criminal activity in the midlands.

A sawn-off shotgun was seized as two men were arrested at Baylough, Athlone, Co Westmeath.

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