As part of an ongoing Europe wide operation targeting travelling criminals involved in metal theft, Gardaí carried out a 24 hour operation from 7am on Monday 27th May 2013.
This operation involved searches, check points, targeted patrols and a number of arrests. It was carried out with assistance from officials from the Revenue Commissioners, Department of Social Welfare & Social Protection, and local authorities.
A nationwide overview of the operation is as follows:
- 72 searches
- 260 checkpoints
- 402 targeted patrols
Arising out of the above, twenty-five (25) arrests were made. Out of these:
- One (1) individual pleaded guilty in court on charges of handling
- Three (3) individuals were charged with theft
- One (1) individual was charged with handling
- Three (3) individuals were charged with Burglary under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act
- Ten (10) individuals were released pending a file to the DPP
- Two (2) individuals were released pending a Juvenile liaison office referral
- Three (3) individuals were charged with offences under Section 112 Road Traffic Acts
- One (1) individual appeared in court on foot of a bench warrant
- One (1) individual was charged with offences of obstruction.
