Gardaí seek witnesses to theft of lorry carrying Covid-19 test kits

Gardaí are seeking witnesses to the theft of a lorry carrying Covid-19 test kits. 

The incident - which occurred on Tuesday April 25 at approximately 11pm - involved a number of people commandeering the lorry at a layby on the N2 Dublin Road in Slane, Co Meath. 

The group threatened and restrained the male driver and took control of the vehicle, after which the driver was driven from the location but later released with no injuries.

The lorry was recovered by Gardaí on the afternoon of Wednesday April 26, however the contents of the lorry were not present. 

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

They are particularly seeking those with video footage (including dash-cam) from the N2 Fennor Road, between Collon and south of Slane, or surrounding areas, between the hours of 11pm to 12.30am. 

Any wholesalers/distributers who may have been approached to purchase a large quantity of Covid-19 test kits from an unofficial source are asked to come forward. 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Navan Garda Station on 046 907 9930, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, Crimestoppers 1800 250 025 or any Garda station.