Two men arrested over an armed robbery in Co Louth on Tuesday, May 9, have been charged.

The terrifying incident unfolded when a man entered the business in Drogheda armed with a knife and threatened staff before fleeing with cash.

The robbery occurred on Tuesday evening.

“No persons were injured,” a Garda spokesperson said in a statement.

In a follow-up search, gardaí arrested two men aged in their 30s who were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a garda station in Co Louth.

Both men are due to appear before Drogheda District Court this morning, Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 10.30am.

Investigations are ongoing, Gardai added.