Hundreds of catalytic converters worth around €150,000 have been seized during a search operation in Co Dublin.
The 300 catalytic converters were discovered at a business premises St Margaret's during a planned search operation yesterday afternoon.
The search was conducted as part of the ongoing investigation into the theft of catalytic converters in Dublin and other areas.
Gardaí seized the 300 catalytic convertors weighing a total of 1275kg and worth an estimated €150,000.
During the course of the search a vehicle, which was driven into the premises and found to have no tax or insurance, was seized by gardaí.
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
