Police detect smuggled kerosene and green diesel in rural crime sting

Working as part of the Joint Agency Task Force (JATF), An Garda Síochána (Republic of Ireland) conducted a number of operations along border counties with the aim of tackling rural crime.

The high visibility operation took place on both sides of the border involving close cooperation between An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

Searches targeting organised crime were conducted in the Sligo and Leitrim division resulting in the recovery of suspected heroin valued in excess of €61,000 at a location in Sligo and a further €7,700 in cocaine and cannabis at a premises in Sligo town.