Gardaí have arrested two men in connection with the Waterville Post Office raid this morning but a third man, remains at large, believed to be in Ardraw, Beaufort.

At approx. 11.15am a report was received of an armed robbery having taken place at Waterville Post Office. A quantity of cash was stolen during the robbery.

The three men involved left the area in a small blue car in the direction of Cahersiveen/Killarney. Gardaí responding to the incident intercepted a 03 D  navy blue Mazda car. This vehicle was pursued and ultimately crashed in the Beaufort area of Killarney. Shots were discharged by Gardaí during the course of the incident. No injuries have been reported.

The offending car was abandoned and the suspected offenders took to the fields on foot. Two men in their 30s have been arrested and are detained at Killarney and Tralee Garda stations under Section 30 of The Offences Against the State Act, 1939.

A third suspect is still being sought. RSU from Cork and Limerick as well as Dog Unit are now on scene.

The incident has been referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, as is normal practice in situations where it appears that conduct of a member of the Garda Síochána may have resulted in death or serious harm. The Garda Ombudsman has confirmed that it will examine the matter to establish the facts in this regard.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Killarney Garda Station 064 6671160.