Motorists stopped in locked down counties as Gardaí recommence 'Operation Fanacht'

Gardaí say that there will be a high level of visibility of Gardaí in Kildare, Laois, Offaly and in surrounding counties, and that checkpoints will continue to be established on relevant motorways and associated routes. File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

An Garda Síochána say that they have recommenced Operation Fanacht - a plan to ensure public compliance with travel restrictions - as a localised policing operation in Kildare, Laois and Offaly.

The three counties were placed under local lockdown on Friday following a rise in confirmed coronavirus cases.