Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cavan Garda Station on 049 436 8800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Gardai are appealing for the publics assistance in relation to this theft

It represents the third highest figure across all Garda divisions nationally.

Gardaí would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The Garda was treated at the scene and remained on duty.

The discovery of gold bullion was made during searches in homes and businesses across the capital on Friday and Saturday.

He then returned to the van and as he drove away, gestured as if flicking a cigarette at the lorry.