Man Arrested In Maynooth As Part Of Major Garda Operation Targeting Organised Crime

Wednesday, 26 February 2025 15:19

By Martin Osborne

A number of items were seized during the searches, including a high end value vehicle.

A man in his 30s has been arrested in Maynooth following a major search operation as part of Operation Thor.

Gardai from all units of the Clare/Tipperary Crime Functional Area, supported by members from Leixlip Garda Station, the Armed Support Unit and other National Units carried out the search under warrant yesterday.

A number of items were seized during the searches, including a high end value vehicle.

A man in his 30s was arrested and brought to a Garda Station in Tipperary.

He is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.

The investigation is ongoing.

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