Man remains in custody in relation to livestock and agri machinery thefts in Kerry

A man remains in Garda custody this morning in connection with theft of agricultural machinery and livestock in Kerry and West Cork.

The man who's in his 30s, was arrested by Gardaí in Tralee on Tuesday and is being detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, at a Garda Station in the county.

It's part of an investigation into multiple reported thefts in the area in November 2022 and February this year.

Gardaí say the investigation is ongoing.