Five arrested as drugs and imitation firearm seized in massive operation

They were assisted by the Detective Unit, Roads Policing Unit, Garda Armed Support Unit, and Air Support Unit during today’s planned operation.

Five people have been arrested after a massive day of action by gardaí in Co Wicklow.

Uniformed officers from across the county took part in a number of investigations under Operation Thor.

They were assisted by the Detective Unit, Roads Policing Unit, Garda Armed Support Unit, and Air Support Unit during today’s planned operation.

Together, they conducted searches of 13 locations early this morning, targeting those involved in burglary, theft, and drug-related offences in the county.

During these searches, five people were arrested and are currently detained.

An imitation firearm was seized and will be sent for ballistic analysis.

Gardaí also conducted more than 80 checkpoints over the course of today’s operation.

Friday's operation follows the arrest of 12 other people over the past ten days who were wanted on warrant for failing to appear in court.

Furthermore, more than €100,000 worth of drugs was seized by officers in the past two weeks, and two people were arrested.

One person is now before the courts in connection with this seizure in Co Wicklow.

Throughout the day, crime and burglary patrols—both covert and high-visibility—were carried out, along with a series of checkpoints.

A number of road traffic and crime-related detections were made.

Commenting on this activity, Chief Superintendent Derek Hughes from the Wexford Wicklow Division said: "When a person’s home is broken into or someone has had their possessions taken from them, it can leave a lasting impact and really affect their sense of safety and privacy. It’s an invasion and causes huge upset.

"Gardaí across Wicklow have been working around the clock to fully investigate the crimes that have been committed, and are determined to continue detecting and preventing criminals from profiting from the hardship of others – our work this month demonstrates our commitment to robustly investigate and prosecute offenders who engage in this type of crime.”