West Cork man arrested as 18 stolen cows are recovered and returned to their owner
A significant recovery of stolen livestock took place in West Cork recently. Eighteen cows, which were taken from a farm in the Lakelands area of Skibbereen, have been returned to their rightful owner. The incident occurred overnight on November 24, two weeks prior to the recovery.
Arrest Made Following Cattle Recovery
Following a thorough investigation, a man in his 30s was arrested by the Gardaí. The arrest was made under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. The man was subsequently taken to a Garda station in Cork for questioning.
Details of the Search Operation
On December 8, searches were conducted in the Ballydehob area by a coordinated team. Members from the serious crime units in Clonakilty, Bandon, and Bantry worked alongside the divisional search team and the Department of Agriculture to locate the missing cows.
- Date of theft: November 24
- Date of recovery: December 8
- Number of cows recovered: 18
- Location of theft: Lakelands, Skibbereen
Inquiries are ongoing, and the investigation remains active, with support from the Department of Agriculture. The Gardaí have not released further details as they continue to gather evidence.
