Man Arrested In Athy As Part Of Probe Into Robberies In Mid-Leinster

Thursday, 2 February 2023 11:24

By Caoimhe Harney

A caravan and a landcruiser have been seized.

A suspect's been arrested by detectives investigating burglaries in the Leinster area.

Gardaí say this investigation undertaken under Operation Thor.

Its targeting the activities of criminals suspected of being involved in burglaries in the Mid-Leinster area.

Detective Gardaí from Kildare intercepted a vehicle they believed was carrying stolen property in the Athy area.

A man in his late 20s was arrested at the scene and taken in for questioning

Gardaí said they seized a caravan which was suspected to have been stolen.

In a subsequent follow-up search, Gardaí seized a 231 Toyota Landcruiser which is believed to be the proceeds of crime.

Investigations are ongoing.

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