THREE PEOPLE HAVE been arrested in the first phase of an investigation into prostitution across Longford and Roscommon.

The arrests took place in the Tarmonbarry area of Co Roscommon yesterday evening.

Two males and a female, all aged in their twenties, were held at Longford and Roscommon Garda Stations.

It is understood the arrests were in connection with the organisation of prostitution.

However, all three were released without charge this evening, and a file prepared for the DPP.

It is understood further searchers were carried out in Longford town earlier today.

Some documentation was recovered although no arrests were made.

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Three arrested in investigation into organised prostitution in Roscommon and Longford

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