12/10/2012

Crushed Beer Kegs Discovered In Armagh

Police are appealing for information after over a tonne of crushed beer kegs were discovered in County Armagh.

61 kegs which were not crushed and 19 gas cylinders were also found during searches around Middletown.

The kegs have been known to be sold for their scrap metal value.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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