Organised criminal suspected of ordering arson attack on cars in Meath

"The Dublin criminal, who now lives in Meath, is the chief suspect for torching the vehicles, or arranging the arson attack, at the car park. The man, is considered by gardaí to be a "serious criminal", who is involved in drug dealing and other organised crime. The busy car park is public and is widely used in the town. A source said that the main line of enquiry at the moment is that this criminal retaliated over an unrelated issue by indiscriminately targeting cars."

"Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them. Any persons who were in the vicinity of Main Street between 10.00pm and 11.15pm on 2nd January and who may have video footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 801 0600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."

A Dublin criminal now living in Meath is the chief suspect for torching vehicles or arranging an arson attack at a busy public car park off Main Street in the town. Gardaí consider the man a "serious criminal" involved in drug dealing and organised crime. The suspected motive is retaliation over an unrelated issue, with cars targeted indiscriminately. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the blaze at about 10.50pm on 2 January; no injuries were reported. The scene was preserved for technical examination. Gardaí have appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage and provided contact numbers for information.

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