Seven men arrested in garda operation targeting gangs in Mayo and Galway

Armed garda officers were involved in the operation (PA/Niall Carson)

Seven men have been arrested in a major garda operation targeting criminal gangs in Co Mayo and Co Galway.

Eighty-five gardaí, including members from the air support and armed units, carried out a number of searches at properties in Ballinrobe in Co Mayo and the Ballybane and Bohermore areas of Galway city.