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Police have arrested two men on suspicion of burglary and driving offences outside Newry yesterday, Thursday 27th August.
Detective Sergeant Johnston said: "Police performing an anti-burglary operation became involved in a pursuit of a black VW Golf on the Gosford Road, Markethill, this afternoon, Thursday 27th August. The vehicle made off towards the border at Newry, travelling at high speed.
“Officers from the Police Service’s Air Support Unit and Interceptors Team apprehended the suspects with assistance of local police. The arrests were aided by our 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.
“One man aged in his 30s was also arrested on suspicion of burglary.
“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.”
