Garda investigates suspected human trafficking in Co Meath

Unconfirmed number of arrests made as property in Nobber attended

Gardaí said an operation was ongoing and would not release any information, and more details are expected to follow. File photograph: Getty Images
Gardaí said an operation was ongoing and would not release any information, and more details are expected to follow. File photograph: Getty Images

An extensive Garda operation is ongoing near Nobber in Co Meath believed to be related to human trafficking.

A number of arrests have been made by gardaí based in Navan who have attended a property in the area.

Gardaí said an operation was ongoing and would not release any information, and more details are expected to follow.

There are unconfirmed reports a number of people are being cared for by authorities.

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard is a reporter with The Irish Times