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18/02/2016
16 People Arrested In Garda Operation In Kilkenny
Gardaí from Kilkenny and Carlow have carried out an operation in Kilkenny to prevent crime, disrupt criminal activity, apprehend criminals and to enhance Community engagement.
The operation included Garda checkpoints and Community Gardaí informing members of the public to increase awareness of protection of personal property and possessions.
During the course of Wednesday's operation, 16 people were arrested for a variety of offences including theft, robbery and burglary.
A number of persons have appeared before the Courts and others will appear before the Courts in the near future. A further 16 people were also arrested on warrant.
In addition, An Garda Síochána together with the Department of Agriculture have seized 30 horses in the Wetlands area of Kilkenny.
The horses have been removed to a safe environment.
(MH/LM)
The operation included Garda checkpoints and Community Gardaí informing members of the public to increase awareness of protection of personal property and possessions.
During the course of Wednesday's operation, 16 people were arrested for a variety of offences including theft, robbery and burglary.
A number of persons have appeared before the Courts and others will appear before the Courts in the near future. A further 16 people were also arrested on warrant.
In addition, An Garda Síochána together with the Department of Agriculture have seized 30 horses in the Wetlands area of Kilkenny.
The horses have been removed to a safe environment.
(MH/LM)
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