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 More than 60 Gardaí from the South Eastern Region, including officers from the Regional Support Unit, Detectives from the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Customs were all involved in a raid on 10 homes, early this morning
Seven men have now been arrested in this series of raids which involve a criminal gang suspected of being behind over 70 serious crimes committed in this State, over the past year.
Ten homes across counties Laois and Carlow were searched and it is believed one gun, complete with a silencer and telescopic device were seized, together with a small number of cannabis plants.
Dozens of break-ins and hold-ups have taken place across counties Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Wexford over the past 12 months. Crimes include ATM robberies, the theft of cars, plant & machinery, burglaries and criminal damage.
Two of the men arrested are aged in their teens, four are possibly in their 20s and one is believed to be in his mid 30s.
All are being detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, at Carlow, Kilkenny, Thomastown, New Ross and Thurles Garda stations all can be legally detained for up to seven days.
The gang are understood to be members of the infamous “Hole-in-the-wall gang” who in the past have used heavy machinery to break through walls to steal cash dispensers & safes and who have been under surveillance & investigation by Gardaí, over a considerable period of time.
 Fire At Thurles Bus Depot - Photo: Brian Corbett A large bus was seemingly set ablaze at the Thurles Bus Depot today at approximately mid-day, Saturday 9th June 2012. Thick black smoke could be seen from a long distance away as the the bus was consumed by fire. Three Fire Brigades and one tanker were called to the scene to contain the fire and the North Tipperary Fire & Rescue Service quickly brought the blaze and smoke under control. Gardaí were also quickly on the scene to handle traffic on the road outside of the depot and any investigation that may be required. A small crowd had gathered outside the gates of the Bus Depot but quickly dispersed as the fire was brought under control.
The cause of the fire is as yet unknown at the moment but local people have told me that they had long complained about individuals using the buses for drinking purposes. It is unclear as to whether the bus fire was deliberate or accidental at the moment, but CCTV footage should be available to the Gardaí to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.
Anyone with information can contact gardaí in Thurles at Tel: 0504 25100.
UPDATE: The following picture shows the aftermath of the bus fire earlier today. This picture was taken later this evening and shows five vehicles damaged in the blaze.
 Aftermath Of Bus Fire - Photo: Brian Corbett
 A part-time farmer based in Tipperary is offering a substantial reward for information leading to the return of 15 cows, taken by cattle rustlers from his farm at Newport, Co Tipperary, over a month ago.
The farmer, Denis Corrigan, said that the ‘Cowboys,’ arrived in a lorry to his farm at about 7.20pm on January 26th last. They spent several hours loading two heifers and 13 in-calf cows, before leaving his property at 2.20am later that night, delayed due to their vehicle getting stuck on the property.
All animals were in-calf except for the two heifers and all were cross-bred Limousins or Belgium Blues, including one pure bred Limousin and have a replacement value of €30,000.
In similar robberies in the nearby Castleconnell area of Co Limerick, over the last 12 months, there have been 12 other cattle taken in separate incidents.
Any information? Then please contact any Garda Station.
 A 22 year old male, who was released from custody last night, in connection with a fatal assault in Thurles over last weekend, appeared in court this morning.
The alleged assaults charges relate to events of Wednesday and Friday of last week, here in Thurles.
Jason Morrissey, with a current address at Church St. Toomevara, Co Tipperary, was charged with three counts of assault causing bodily harm. Mr Morrissey was remanded in custody until next week and is being held at Limerick prison.
The 22 year old had been released from custody last night, after being questioned over Sunday night’s assault of 25 year old Mr James Tynan, who died at South Tipperary General hospital last night.
Mr Tynan’s death is understood to be a direct result of injuries he received, when he was assaulted on Liberty Square early last Sunday morning.
Meanwhile, Gardai state they are not looking for anyone else in connection with Sunday morning’s attack and have thanked the public for all their assistance.
Thurles Gardaí are appealing for witnesses of a serious altercation which took place in Thurles last night, to come forward.
Gardaí are investigating a serious assault that occurred around 1.30am this morning at Liberty Square, in the town.
The victim, who is understood to be a 25-year-old male, from the Johnstown area of Co. Kilkenny, was removed to South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel, where he remains in a critical condition.
A male, aged 22, from the Templemore area, has been arrested in relation to this incident and is currently being detained under Section 4 of Criminal Justice Act, here at Thurles Garda Station.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to this incident or to anyone that may have been in this area between 1:00am and 2:00am this morning, to contact Thurles Garda Station Tel: 0504 – 25100, or the Garda Confidential Telephone Line Tel: 1-800-666-111 or indeed any Garda Station.
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