Yachts stolen for British market

GARDAÍ have warned that a gang may be planning to steal yachts around the coast and sell them in Britain.

The warning came yesterday after a 26-foot yacht was found abandoned in the New Ross area. It had been stolen from Crosshaven, Co Cork and gardaí believe that if it hadn’t been damaged it would have been sold in Britain.

The vessel was taken from the boatyard in Crosshaven prior to Thursday, July 24. Its owner had last used it the previous Sunday.