Gardaí release two in €10m oil laundering probe

Gardaí have released two men they had been questioning over the discovery of two illegal oil laundering plants in counties Louth and Monaghan.

They were uncovered near Muff and Carrickmacross, following an intelligence-led operation, and had the potential to cause a €10m loss to the Exchequer.

Two men aged 54 and 47 were arrested and taken to Carrickmacross Garda station for questioning, before being released without charge.

A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.