Dublin's Q102
By Kevin O'Mahony
At around 10am yesterday, officers searched a business premises in St. Margaret's.
During the course of the operation, Gardaí seized 300 catalytic convertors weighing a total of 1275kg.
The exhaust emission control devices are thought to have an estimated value of around 150-thousand euro.
The search was conducted as part of the ongoing investigation into the theft of catalytic converters throughout the Dublin Metro Region.
While Gardaí were conducting the search operation, a vehicle entered the premises which had no tax or insurance and was subsequently seized.
Investigations are ongoing.