Nine people arrested and charged as part of operation targeting thefts from service stations

Nine people (seven men and two women) were arrested and charged during the course of a “Day of Action” in the M (Tallaght and Rathfarnham) District established to investigate and detect thefts from service stations.

A Garda spokesperson said that “of the nine persons arrested, seven people were station bailed to appear at Tallaght District Court on Tuesday 23rd May 2023.

“Two people have already appeared before the courts.”

Investigations are ongoing.

The operation saw uniform and plainclothes Gardaí in the M District conduct searches at a number of residences linked to people identified as prolific offenders involved in service station drive offs where people leave service stations without paying for fuel.

In addition to this, 20 service stations located within the district were patrolled on a regular basis where Gardaí proactively engaged with local stakeholders, Gardaí say.