A special Garda operation over the weekend led to nearly 30 people being arrested.
Members of the force targeted crimes based in South East Dublin, particularly those involved in burglary and crimes related to it - which has been a focus of the Gardai via Operation Thor.
The operation entered its winter phase last month, which sees an increased effort and patrols as the nights get longer and darker over the next few months.
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Gardai attached to the Dublin Metropolitan Region East launched the sting on November 5 and in the following 48 hours, 28 people were arrested
The operation was led by Detective Units based at Dun Laoghaire and Dundrum Stations supported by local uniformed Gardaí from across the DMR Eastern Division.
In the course of the operation, eleven people were arrested and detained for questioning as part of ongoing investigations into burglaries, thefts and frauds committed in recent months across South East Dublin.
In addition, five people were arrested for the purpose of charge relating to ongoing investigations and are due to appear before the District Court in the coming weeks.
A further twelve people were arrested on foot of outstanding Bench Warrants and brought before the Courts.
A Garda spokesperson explained to the Irish Mirror: "Throughout the operation burglary patrols, both covert and high visibility, were carried out along with a series of anti-crime checkpoints.
"Tackling the capacity of those engaged in organised property crime including burglary and theft will continue to be a key focus of An Garda Síochána in undertaking the Winter Phase of Operation Thor."
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