Investigation after lorry containing covid-19 test kits stolen in Co Meath

The driver was threatened and driven from the location but later released with no injuries

The lorry was recovered by gardaí on Wednesday afternoon although the contents of the lorry were not present.

Gardaí are investigating the theft of a lorry containing covid-19 test kits that occurred in Co Meath earlier this week.

An articulated lorry with a male driver onboard was parked in a layby on the N2 Dublin Road in Fennor, Slane, on Tuesday at approximately 11pm when a number of persons restrained him and took control of his vehicle.