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Operation Thor successful in combatting burglaries
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Operation Thor, commenced by An Garda Síochána in 2015, is designed to tackle an anticipated increase in the number of burglaries and associated criminal activity that usually occur in winter months, by undertaking targeted enforcement and preventative activity. This initiative has successfully reduced the rate of winter burglaries, leading to a significant decline in property-related crime since its introduction.
Since Operation Thor was established a reduction of approximately 75% in residential burglaries has been recorded between 2016 and 2023.
Between 1 January 2024 and 11 December 2024, 2,058 arrests and 4,663 charges and summons were recorded in association with Operation Thor.
Last month, a comprehensive policing operation under Operation Thor, resulted in 23 arrests. These individuals were charged with a total of 100 offences including offences for burglary, theft, unauthorised taking of a vehicle and possession of stolen property.
An Garda Síochána have a free property recording app. Should any items be stolen, the app provides a way of reporting this to An Garda Síochána and gives the public the option to share information with Gardaí for this purpose.
The Department of Justice also provides funding to Muintir na Tíre to cover the costs incurred by community groups in administering the Text Alert Scheme.
Further information on the property marking app, text alert schemes and other crime prevention information can be found on the Garda website.