Gardaí have arrested two men and recovered stolen property as part of an ongoing investigation targeting organised crime in County Cork.

The men, aged in their 30s & 40s, were arrested yesterday but details are only now being released.

art of an investigation into the activities of an organised crime group involved in the distribution of stolen property, marine theft and aggravated burglary across Cork.

Two men were arrested following search operation involving Gardaí from Cork City, Cork North & West Divisions along with members of the Regional Support Unit and Dog Unit.

In all, six locations were searched in the Cork city and county areas - and two boat engines were seized.

The men detained are currently being held at Cobh Garda Station under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007.

Nicole Gernon reports: