Three people have been arrested on suspicion of extortion.
Gardaí arrested two adults and a teen as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal money lending in Co Sligo.
A man, 46, is being held at Ballymote Garda station and a woman, 42, is being held at Carrick on Shannon Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
A 17-year-old girl who was also arrested has been released from custody.
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A file will be prepared for the DPP.
