Gardaí have arrested two men in relation to three burglaries that occurred in the Leixlip District in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 9th August 2020.
Gardaí began conducting searches after receiving reports of burglaries in the Maynooth and Celbridge areas of Co. Kildare. During this search, a vehicle failed to stop for Gardaí when requested to do so. A managed containment operation ensued which concluded when the vehicle came to a stop on the Cappagh Road, Dublin 11.
The occupants of the car, two men (35 & 25) were arrested a short time later. Both men were brought to Leixlip Garda Station where they are currently being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Investigations ongoing.
