Over 9,000 arrests in crime crackdown under Operation Thor

There have been more than 9,000 arrests and almost 11,000 charges made since Operation Thor was set up to tackle rural burglaries.

Commending the gardaí for their "tireless work" in combatting residential, business and farm thefts, Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan said Operation Thor has proved "very effective" in tackling crime across the country.