Three teenagers have been arrested following an overnight cross-border incident that drew attention from both gardai and the PSNI.
Gardai were made aware that a tractor had been stolen in Co Monaghan in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
They made a report to the PSNI who were then alerted after 3.30am that the tractor had been driven across the border.
The vehicle was involved in "several hit-and-run collisions", the PSNI believe.
It ended up in Co Armagh and officers then detained three men on the Tivnacree Road.
Three teenage boys, aged 16, 18 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink and drugs, as well as dangerous driving.
The PSNI said in a statement: "Police have arrested three makes following a cross-border incident in the early hours of today, Tuesday 14 December.
"A report was received from An Garda Siochana, just after 3.30am, that a tractor had been stolen from Monaghan."
T/Sergeant McGuigan added: "It's believed the tractor was involved in several hit-and-run collisions, before ending up in Armagh. It's here, on the Tivnacree Road, that officers detained three males.
"The three - aged 16, 18 and 19 - were arrested on suspicion of offences including driving while unfit through drink and drugs, and dangerous driving.
"All three remain in custody at this time.
"Our enquiries are continuing, and anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101 quoting reference number 150 of 14/12/21."
Gardai said that two of their patrol cars had to make an "evasive stop" to avoid colliding with the tractor.
A spokesperson said: "An Garda Síochána is investigating an unauthorised taking of a tractor which occurred in Clontibret Co Monaghan in the early hours of this morning December 14, 2021.
"Gardaí responded to this report in two patrol vehicles. These patrol vehicles had to take evasive action to avoid a collision with the tractor.
"No one was injured, and no vehicles were impacted in this jurisdiction.
"The PSNI subsequently arrested three individuals in connection with this matter in Co Armagh."
