A south-east Clare councillor is calling for the strongest possible penalties to be inflicted on perpetrators of rural and agricultural theft.
Its after a John Deere was stolen from the Clare-Galway border over the weekend before being recovered over 200km away in Wexford.
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In 2023 alone, there were 72 reported incidents of vehicle and related thefts in Clare, which was an increase of over 76% from the 41 recorded the year before.
Kilmurry Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan O’Callaghan insists a zero tolerance approach is needed to send a strong message to criminals.
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