Detectives investigating the abduction and torture of Kevin Lunney in Fermanagh are conducting searches at homes and businesses across England and Ireland today.
Quinn Executive Kevin Lunney, 50, was beaten and tortured by three men in an attack on 17 September. The incident happened as he was driving home from work in Kinawley. Mr Lunney was found in County Cavan, over 20 miles away.
Detectives from the PSNI’s Criminal Investigation Branch are this morning conducting a number of searches in the Derrylin area of Fermanagh.
They are part of a coordinated search operation with colleagues in An Garda Síochána and Derbyshire Constabulary.
Detective Chief Inspector Julie Mullan said the investigation is continuing at pace and today‘s significant operation involves searching four residential properties and one commercial premises in the Derrylin area.
“Our colleagues in Derbyshire Constabulary are searching one premises in their area and members of An Garda Síochána are searching five locations in County Cavan, three locations in County Longford and four locations in Dublin. These premises are a mixture of domestic dwellings and commercial business premises,” she said.
Detective Chief Inspector Mullan added: “This was a truly horrific crime and we continue to work closely with our colleagues in An Garda Síochána and now also Derbyshire Constabulary to try and bring the perpetrators to justice.”