An individual has been arrested while 95 pieces of property/power tools have been seized.
Detective Gardaí in Kilkenny, investigating the activity of an organised crime gang, involved in the theft of power tools locally in Kilkenny/Carlow and nationally, searched a number of properties in Portlaoise and Cork City.
In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: “Thankfully, a number of owners have been located but if you believe some of your property may be included, contact Kilkenny Garda Station 056 777000.”