Seven men have been arrested in the West this morning following a major Garda operation into criminal gangs in Galway and Mayo.
The offences include serious assault, violent disorder, possession of weapons and drugs offences.
Gardaí carried out searches of properties in the Ballybane and Bohermore areas of Galway City, as well as properties in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo.
A total of seven men were arrested – two in their 40s, four in their 20s and an adult in his teens.
All seven have been detained at Garda Stations in Mayo.
The operation involved 85 Gardaí with assistance provided by a number of national units including Armed Support Unit, Air Support Unit and the Garda Dog Unit.
The operation was carried with the purpose of targeting the activities of criminal gangs operating in both Galway and Mayo.
Investigations are ongoing.
