Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014
757. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on Garda Operation Munster; the number of persons arrested and charged; and the number of successful convictions that have been obtained to date as part of this operation. [13333/14]
View answerI am informed by the Garda authorities that Operation Muster was conducted on 4 and 5 March, 2014 by Gardaí in Tipperary, Kilkenny and Waterford supported by the Regional Support Unit with the assistance of Customs Officers. The operation targeted a specific organised crime gang involved in burglaries across these counties, and involved searches of a large number of residential premises, and the seizure of property. I am further informed that 16 people were arrested and 37 charges were preferred as a result of Operation Muster. Relevant court proceedings have not yet been completed.
