Issue Date: 30 September 2022
As part of the ongoing Operation Thor, Gardaí have arrested three men and recovered a large amount of property following a search operation in the early hours of yesterday morning, Thursday 29th September 2022, in County Laois.
A van was observed on the M7 at Ballydavis in Portlaoise and was signalled to stop by Gardaí. The vehicle stopped and subsequently searched.
A large quantity of suspected stolen property was discovered by Gardaí, including a chain saw, a quad, a strimmer and a trailer containing a power washer.
Three men were arrested at the scene and later taken to Portlaoise and Kildare Garda Stations where they remain detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Investigations ongoing.
