Twelve people in the Munster region are being interrogated this evening, as part of investigations into alleged child sexual abuse.
The individuals were arrested by Gardaí earlier this evening, with Detectives and Gardaí carrying out a number of searches, which resulted in the arrest of the twelve individuals for further questioning.
Those arrested are being held in different Garda stations in both the Southern and Western Garda regions in relation to these allegations, with several of those being quizzed having previously been already arrested as part of this same ongoing investigation.
Strict reporting restrictions regarding this investigation remain in place, in order to protect any possible victims.
