Gardaí investigating the disappearance of a Mayo woman more than ten years ago have arrested a 21-year-old woman.
The woman was arrested at 11am this morning in Ballina and is being held at Ballina Garda station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.
Sandra Collins was last seen in a take away shop on George’s Street in Killala at 11pm on December 4th, 2000. She was 28 at the time.
After an appeal in December, gardaí said a number of new witnesses came forward. They now believe that a white van was in Killala around the time Ms Collins was last seen and sought assistance from the public in identifying this van.
Ms Collins is described as being 152cm (5ft) and of slim build. When last seen she was wearing black trousers, a maroon polo neck jumper, a beige sleeveless jacket and black boots.
Anyone with information about the white van or Ms Collins should to contact Ballina Garda station on 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.