Gardaí arrest 5 men in connection with illegal horsemeat investigation

The men are aged between 35 and 55 and are being detained at Carrick on Shannon, Longford and Roscommon Garda Stations.

The men were arrested on suspicion of participation in a criminal organisation.

5 men have been arrested in connection with an investigation into how illegal horsemeat made its way into the food chain.

The men were arrested on suspicion of participation in a criminal organisation.