Five arrested in investigation into criminal gangs impersonating gardaí

A number of searches are ongoing across the Dublin and eastern regions this morning in relation to this matter

Two men in their 30s, one in his 50s, another in his 60s and a woman in her 50s are currently being held at five separate garda stations in the east of the country.

Five people have been arrested as part of an investigation into criminal gangs involved in impersonating gardaí in order to carry out theft and fraud.

Two men in their 30s, one in his 50s, another in his 60s and a woman in her 50s are currently being held at five separate garda stations in the east of the country under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.