New search in Co Dublin for couple missing since 2015 ends without breakthrough

By Rebecca Black, PA

A search in Co Dublin for a missing couple has ended without a breakthrough.

William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane were last seen on April 14th, 2015, in Balbriggan and are thought to have been murdered.

A fresh search operation began on November 15th on open land in north Co Dublin.

A Garda spokesperson said nothing of evidential value was located during the search operation.

Gardaí are continuing to appeal to anyone with information in relation to the disappearance of the pair to speak with investigators.

“Given the passage of time since their disappearance, individuals’ personal circumstances may now have changed and people may now be in a position to either speak to investigating gardaí or to provide information now that they may not have been able to provide before,” they said.

“An Garda Síochána appeals to anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant you might believe it to be, to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 8010600 or any Garda station, or anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

“Any information will be treated with the strictest confidence.”