A crime scene has been declared by police investigating the disappearance of Co Kerry farmer Michael Gaine.
The 56-year-old was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday March 21.
Garda operations were under way at land in Carrig East, Kenmare, on Friday evening where a crime scene has now been declared.
In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said the Garda technical bureau and the Office of the State Pathologist have been requested to attend the scene.
“Pending examinations by both the Garda technical bureau and the state pathologist, An Garda Siochána is not in a position to provide further information at this time,” they said.
“The investigation is ongoing.”
