Thirty people arrested in Kilkenny during Operation Storm - a high profile Garda operation

Thirty people were arrested on Wednesday in Kilkenny during a high profile Garda operation aimed at disrupting criminal activity in the city and county.

Beginning in the early morning there were several raids and checkpoints as local Gardaí, assisted by specialist units, carried out the operation.

Sixteen persons have been arrested for crime offences including theft, criminal damage and possession of child pornography.

Two people remain in custody and are being questioned.