Gardaí target anti social behaviour in Tipperary under 'Operation Twin Tracks'
National operation sees increased Garda presence on rail routes in Tipperary
Gardaí carried out targeted patrols in Nenagh and Birdhill as part of Operation 'Twin Tracks', a national initiative aimed at tackling anti social behaviour on rail services.
Members of the Community Policing Unit in East Clare and North Tipperary took part in the operation on Wednesday, May 6.
An Garda Síochána stated that the operation formed part of a national day of engagement which is focused on preventing and detecting anti social behaviour on board public transport rail services.
Separately, Gardaí in County Kildare made a significant seizure during Operation 'Twin Tracks' on Wednesday evening.
Gardaí from the Kildare North Community Engagement unit, supported by detectives from Kildare North Crime, carried out proactive patrols on the Royal Canal Way in Maynooth.
During the operation, Gardaí intercepted a scrambler bike and seized two semi automatic pistols along with 39 rounds of ammunition.
A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and is being detained at a Garda station in County Kildare under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.
The firearms are undergoing technical and ballistic examination. Gardaí said investigations are ongoing and further updates will follow.