Man, 20s, arrested as vehicles seized in Kildare

The man is currently being detained at Kildare Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

A man in his late 20s has been arrested in Athy today as part of the ongoing Operation Thor investigation into burglaries in the Mid-Leinster area.

"Detective Gardaí from Kildare intercepted a vehicle they believed was carrying stolen property in the Athy area at approximately 10.50am this morning," said a garda spokesperson.