Search underway in Louth in connection with disappearance of Willie Maughan and Anna Varslavane

Gardai have launched a search in Co. Louth as part of ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Tallaght man William (Willie) Maughan and his partner Anastasija (Anna) Varslavane in 2015.

According to reports this afternoon the search is being carried out near Drogheda and is related to new information.

The couple were last seen between 2pm and 3pm in the Gormanston area of Co. Meath on Tuesday 14th April 2015.

Gardai investigating the disappearance of Willie and Anna have followed at least 250 lines of enquiry.

Speaking in April 2016, Willie’s father Joe told the Echo: “I know who killed them. The main suspect is locked up in Wheatfield at the moment.

“He’s a wannabe, a nobody. He’s a coward. He and the rest of his gang are just cowards. They are a pack of wolves. Wolves fight in packs. They are just cowards”.

Anastasija is of Latvian origin, but lived in Ireland for a number of years. Known as Anna, she is 5’6” in height, of slim build, with long dark hair.

She was known to frequent Balbriggan, Stamullen, Gormanston areas and was last known to be in the company of Willie Maughan.

Willie is described as 5’8”, of athletic build, with shaved head and green eyes. It is not known what he was wearing when last seen.

A major investigation involving gardaí from Ashbourne and Laytown has remained active for some time.