Youth arrested for firework offences after ‘intelligence-led operation’ in Waterford

A youth was arrested for firework offences after gardaí carried out an “intelligence-led operation” in County Waterford recently.

Gardaí in Waterford detailed the operation in a post on social media over the weekend.

A Garda spokesperson said: “As a result of an intelligence led operation in Dungarvan Town Centre on September 5, a group of youths were identified and one youth was arrested for firework offences.

“A small quantity of fireworks were seized under Operation Tombola.

“The youth will be dealt with under the Garda Youth Diversion Scheme.”

The gardaí concluded by thanking the public for their assistance during the operation.