The arrests were aided by gardai who performed border checkpoints which prevented the suspects from fleeing the jurisdiction.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and driving offences in Co Down after attempting to flee across the border.
Police performing an anti-burglary operation became involved in a pursuit of a black VW Golf on the Gosford Road, Markethill, this afternoon, Thursday, August 27. The vehicle made off towards the border at Newry, travelling at high speed.
Officers from the PSNI ’s Air Support Unit and Interceptors Team apprehended the suspects with assistance of local police.
The arrests were aided by colleagues from An Garda Siochana, who were also involved in the operation, and performed border checkpoints which prevented the suspects from fleeing the jurisdiction.
One man aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of burglary and various driving offences including dangerous driving. Another man aged in his 30s was also arrested on suspicion of burglary.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “They both remain in custody at this time, assisting with police enquiries. Enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone with any information which might assist, to contact police via 101 and quote reference number 931 of 29/08/26.”
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