Gardaí arrested two adults and a teen as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal money lending in Co Sligo. The three were arrested on suspicion of extortion contrary to Section 17 of the Criminal Justice Public Order Act 1994. A man, 46, is being held at Ballymote Garda station and a woman, 42, is being held at Carrick on Shannon Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. A 17-year-old girl who was also arrested has been released from custody and and a file will be prepared for the DPP.

Source: Irish Examiner April 02, 2019 12:45 UTC