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The Department of Agriculture has launched a major investigation into alleged cattle fraud in Co Donegal.
Officials from its investigations division raided a number of farms and properties in the east of the county two weeks ago.
Precaution
Gardaí were present during the raids. However, they were only providing backup as a “precautionary measure”.
The Irish Farmers Journal understands the investigation centres around the re-tagging of stolen cattle for resale by several members of a local family.
A spokesperson for the Department declined to comment on the specifics of the case as the investigation is ongoing.
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