Gardaí probe illegal activity at halting site

Garda and officers from Customs and Excise, the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Social Protection were involved in a major operation at a halting site in Limerick city yesterday, investigating illegal activity involving unlicensed, untaxed vehicles, and the use of illegal fuel.

A number of vehicles and animals were seized during the operation at a housing project for members of the travelling community in Rhebogue.

More than 50 officers were involved in the operation at the Rhebogue Group Housing Project in the city, which was led by the Environment Department of Limerick City Council.