Gardaí have arrested three men during an attempted cash in transit robbery in Dunboyne, Co Meath.
One of the arrested men was wearing full body armour.
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It's part of an ongoing investigation by the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and the men are understood to be significant players in the criminal world.
A firearm was recovered at the scene.
It's understood the cash in transit van was carrying more than 200-thousand euro.
Superintendent Tony Howard said the three men were prepared for an altercation with An Garda Síochana.