Illegal dump, diesel plant found

An illegal dump and diesel laundering plant have been discovered in Co Monaghan.

An illegal dump and diesel laundering plant have been discovered in Co Monaghan.

Gardaí, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officers and Customs officers were involved in the operation which led to the discovery near Castleblayney on Friday morning.

The area remains sealed off and a forensic technical examination of the scene is underway.

There have been no arrests in connection with the discovery so far.

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