New search under way in probe over two missing women

Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob are today commencing a search operation on open ground at a location in Co. Wicklow near the Wicklow/Kildare border.

Gardaí were assisted by the Defence Forces last week in completing a technical ground survey of an area in Co. Wicklow, near the Wicklow/Kildare border. This area of land will now be searched and subject to excavation and forensic examinations over the coming days.

The search operation is being led by the Serious Crime Review Team, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation in conjunction with Gardaí from the Kildare/Carlow Division and is supported by the Garda National Technical Bureau and the Wicklow Garda Division.

Gardai said they continue to keep the families of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob updated in relation to these investigations and they have been fully appraised of these developments.

It's the second search operation this year as part of the Garda investigation, following a search of open ground at a location in Co. Wicklow near the Wicklow/Kildare border in February.

An Garda Síochána appeals to anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant you might believe it to be, to contact Kildare Garda station on 045 527 730 or any Garda station, or anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.