Gardaí Arrest Third Suspect As Part Of Investigation Into Multi-County Crime Spree, Including In Kildare

Thursday, 12 February 2026 15:52

By Martin Osborne

It’s alleged vehicles were stolen from advertisers across multiple counties - including Kildare - using fake payment methods.

A third person has been arrested as part of an investigation into a crime group's activities.

The operation is targeting over 40 incidents, including theft, deception and stolen vehicles.

It’s alleged vehicles were stolen from advertisers across multiple counties - including Kildare - using fake payment methods.

A man in his 20s was arrested during an operation in Carlow yesterday - he's being held at a Garda station in Dublin.

Two other men, both in their 20s, were arrested previously and are both before the courts.

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