Family Appeals for Information on Missing Couple

The family of William Maughan and his girlfriend Anastasija Varslavane, who have been missing since April 14, 2015, made a renewed appeal for information as gardaí launched a new search in north County Dublin. The couple's case was upgraded to a murder investigation in 2016, with seven arrests made but no charges filed. Helen Maughan expressed hope during a site visit that the search would yield answers, emphasizing the family's need for closure. The search follows recent information leading gardaí to focus on bog land near a field associated with gang leader Cornelius Price, who is suspected of involvement in the couple's disappearance. Both Maughan and Varslavane were believed to have had knowledge of gang-related crimes prior to their abduction and murder. The ongoing search is set to continue for several days as investigators hope to find traces of the couple.