Issue Date: 26/02/2026
Gardaí conducted planned multi-agency operations at a halting site in Clonmel and a property in Emly, Co. Tipperary on Wednesday 25th February 2026 as part of ongoing investigations into incidents in the region.
During the search at a Clonmel halting site, a stolen vehicle was recovered. The vehicle will now be subject to technical examination and returned to the owner.
Ten dogs were also seized during the searches at the halting site by the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) due to welfare concerns. They are currently receiving veterinary care.
During the search at a property in Emly, a firearm was seized and will be subject to further technical and ballistic analysis. Gardaí also recovered approximately €70,000 of cocaine, which will be subject to further analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).
No arrests have been made at this time. Investigations are ongoing.
