Police in Brazil believe they have dismantled a major international touting ring and have confiscated more than 1,000 high-value Olympic tickets.
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An Irish executive of a British ticketing firm was among those arrested on Friday.
Kevin Mallon works for THG Sports, which was the Olympic Council of Ireland's official ticket re-seller for the London games.
Mallon and a colleague are said to have been caught with dozens of tickets, including hospitality packages, at an apartment near the Olympic Park.
He has been accused of conspiracy, illicit marketing and facilitating the touting of tickets.
