The search was conducted by members of the Athlone Detective Unit, Westmeath Divisional Drug unit and the Westmeath Roads Policing Unit.

A man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s were assaulted and a sum of cash was taken during the course of this incident.

Local Councillor Frankie Keena has called for a review into local by-laws to grant Gardaí more powers to deal with the issues.

The development aims to connect the Baylin Bog Trail and Carn Park Forest Walk through the construction of a boardwalk which measures 350m in length.

Two motorists were caught speeding on the M6 Glen Athlone in Westmeath, one travelling at 131km/h and another at 144km/h in a 120km/h zone. 

Route 850 by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly will operate six daily returns services, seven days a week, linking Athlone to Roscrea.

The course is organised by the Retirement Planning Council of Ireland.

The man, who lives alone. was taken to Tullamore Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.