Investigations into aggravated burglary in Tipp

Gardaí from the Tipperary South Community Engagement Functional Area have conducted a multi-agency operation on Wednesday and Thursday as part of ongoing investigations into an incident of aggravated burglary and criminal damage by fire that occurred in Clonmel, on March 18. The operation is supported by members of the Army, National Parks and Wildlife Service, ISPCA and Customs and is ongoing.

During the course of the operation, seven persons have been arrested and detained on suspicion of serious offences. Seven have now been charged to appear in front of the Cashel District Court later on Thursday.

In addition to the arrests, Gardaí have also searched a number of domestic premises and seized a quantity of drugs, weapons and suspected stolen property, as well as eight dogs in relation to animal welfare offences.

Investigations are ongoing.