Two men have been arrested over an aggravated home burglary that happened earlier this week.
Gardai were probing the incident, which occurred at a residence in Hill of Down, Co Meath on Monday, May 16.
As a result of ongoing investigations, officers carried out a search operation under warrant at a house in Athlone, Co Westmeath late on Saturday night.
A number of items were seized and two men were detained.
Both men, aged 40 and 21 respectively, were taken to Kells Garda Station where they continue to remain in Garda custody.
A Garda spokeswoman added: "Investigations ongoing."
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