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David Kent

Garda checkpoints Ireland: One unit has busy week as vehicles and cannabis seized at special 'anti-crime' operation

One specific area of Ireland saw Gardaí having an incredibly busy week, with multiple vehicles being seized at 'anti-crime' checkpoints.

Officers would be well used to some of the rulebreakers that they encounter on the roads.

But Wexford's Divisional Burglary Response Unit have had a busy week even by those standards.

They encountered a number of issues at special 'anti-crime' stops during the week.

A Garda spokesperson explained: "The Wexford Divisional Burglary Response Unit are continuing to conduct anti-crime patrols and checkpoints across the county.

"During the past week Gardaí stopped and searched vehicles and recovered suspected cannabis on occupants.

"Gardaí also seized a car as the driver was unaccompanied and a van on suspicion of it being driven without insurance both occurred in Gorey. The Mercedes car was seized in Rathnure on suspicion of the driver having no insurance.

" The red van was seized in New Ross as the road tax had expired over 14 months."

They also warned anyone that the checkpoints would be continuing, with operation THOR in full effect.

The spokesperson continued: "Anti-crime Patrols and Checkpoints are continuing across Wexford under Operation "THOR"."

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