Briain Kelly, 6 Jul
Two people have been arrested in connection with stolen trailers and power
tools in Galway this week.
The arrests were made as part of ongoing investigations into the theft of
trailers and equipment from farms and construction sites.
Gardaí from the Loughrea Crime Unit conducted an operation in the North
Clare and Galway border area on the evening of Thursday, July 4.
During the operation, a vehicle was intercepted. Two stolen trailers were
recovered, and two individuals were arrested.
Additionally, a variety of items were recovered, including tools, drills,
chop saws, impact drivers, nail guns, and a generator.
The individuals, both male and aged in their 40s and 20s, were detained at
a Garda station in the North Western Region under Section 4 of the
Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Both were charged and brought before a special sitting of Galway District
Court on Friday evening.