Gardaí investigating cross-border livestock theft arrest man

Gardaí have arrested a man this morning in connection with the theft of livestock in the border counties.

The arrest comes as part of an ongoing multi - agency operation involving An Garda Síochána and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine .

A male in his 30s was arrested early this morning in the Castleblayney area.

He is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Monaghan Garda Station.