Operation Thor in Thomastown area - Gardai arrest 22 people

Twenty-two people (22) have been arrested by Gardaí as part of Operation Thor – 'Project Storm' a policing initiative aimed at preventing crime, disrupting criminal activity and enhancing community engagement in the Kilkenny/ Carlow Division.

The arrests were made during a day-of-action in the Thomastown area on Wednesday.

Of the 22 arrests, 13 people have been charged, 5 released for files to the DPP and 1 person appeared in Waterford District Court this afternoon. A further 3 people have been arrested in respect of outstanding warrants issued by the Courts.

A total of 43 checkpoints targeting the movement of local criminal groups were carried out during the operation resulting in the seizure of 4 vehicles under the Road Traffic Acts. A number of FCPNs were also issued to drivers for a variety of breaches of the Road Traffic Act

A number of community engagement activities took pace during the day, including road safety workshops at a local schools. The Garda Mounted Unit visited a number of primary schools in the area. 

The operation was led by Gardaí from the Carlow/ Kilkenny Division, assisted by the Armed Support Unit.

Twenty-Four (24) Trainee Gardaí currently based at the Garda College Templemore also took part in the operation.