Nine people have been arrested following an investigation into illegal hare coursing in Tipperary.
A number of “lurcher” breed dogs have also been seized along with equipment.
The arrests were made by gardaí and members of the National Parks and Wildlife Service, who conducted a large-scale operation at a number of locations.
Those arrested are being held at Cahir, Thurles, Tipperary, Templemore and Clonmel Garda Stations.
They are being detained under the Provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 as amended for offences under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013.
Anyone with information on the investigation can contact Thurles Garda Station 050 425100, their local Garda Station or Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
