Gardai probing the murder of a man found dead in a field in Meath have arrested two men.
The body of 22-year-old Mahamud Ilyas was found wrapped in a carpet in a field in rural Co Meath, near Ashbourne on December 10th.
Mahamud lived in the west Dublin area with his family – who are originally from Somalia – but investigators believe his body was driven to the area and dumped there.
A garda spokesperson today said: "This morning, Wednesday, two men, both aged in their 20s, were arrested by Gardaí.
"They are currently detained at Blanchardstown Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
"This brings to four, the total number of arrests made as part of this investigation."
A man aged in his 50s was arrested last month in the Dublin 15 area in connection with the murder and was detained at Blanchardstown Garda Station but has since been released without charge.
A second suspect, a male in his late teens, was also arrested last month but was also released without charge.
A suspected murder weapon has also been seized and is being forensically examined.
Investigators previously appealed for information, particularly from anyone who may have seen or spoken with Mahamud between 10am on Friday. December 9, to Saturday afternoon December 10.
The statement added: "Any persons with any information on the movements of Mahamud are asked to contact the investigating team."
Gardai are continuing to appeal to anyone who travelled along Belgree Lane, Kilbride on Friday 9th or Saturday 10th of December, to come forward. Motorists with dashcam footage from this location are asked to make it available to Gardai.
