Ten men have been arrested as part of a four-month operation into 50 burglaries across the south and southeast.
The major investigation, codenamed Operation Crake, started four months ago.
It was prompted by a series of burglaries at post offices and filling stations, beginning in October 2008.
Ten people, all Albanian men aged between 30 and 44, were arrested this morning in 22 raids stretching from Co Kerry to Co Wexford.
Detectives and officers from the South and South-Eastern Garda Regions have been involved in the investigation.
They were assisted by members of the Criminal Assets Bureau and officers from the forensics division. Interpol has also provided assistance.
The ten men are being detained at Waterford, Thurles, Thomastown, New Ross, Mallow and Cahir garda stations and can be held for up to seven days.
