Project Storm leads to 22 arrests today

22 people 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 today.

Of the 22 arrests, 13 people have been charged, five  released for files to the DPP and one  person appeared in Waterford District Court this afternoon. A further three  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 four  cars 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.

24 Trainee Gardaí currently based at the Garda College Templemore also took part in the operation.