Two men have been arrested after a burglary and high speed chase in Co Monaghan on Saturday.
Following reports of the burglary, the suspect vehicle was spotted by gardai on the M1 in the Drogheda area.
A chase ensued as gardai attempted to stop the vehicle.
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The vehicle then came to a stop when it suffered a blowout, and the occupants fled on foot.
The two, aged in their 20s and late teens, were arrested and taken to Drogheda Garda Station, where they are currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are investigating a burglary in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, yesterday evening, Saturday 25th June 2022.
"No cash or items have been reported stolen at this time. An amount of damage was caused to the property.
“A short time later, a vehicle identified as being used in the burglary incident came to the attention of Gardaí on the M1 in the Drogheda area. The vehicle came to a stop when it suffered tyre damage and a number of individuals fled on foot.
“Two men, aged 20s and late teens, were arrested and taken to Drogheda Garda Station where they are currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
“Investigations are ongoing.”
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