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Operation Thor, Carlow 25th August, 2017.

Operation Thor, Carlow 25th August, 2017.

As part of Operation Thor, Gardaí carried out a number of checkpoints in Carlow yesterday, 25th August 2017. Shortly before 8pm they stopped a car at Ballyvergal, Carlow, being driven by a man in his 50s.  

During the course of a search, Gardaí discovered a large quantity of cash, amounting to approximately €1.2 million. A man was arrested on suspicion of committing an offence under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Act, 2010.  

He is currently detained under the provisions of section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, as amended at Carlow Garda Station.  

Investigations ongoing.