Gardaí have arrested two women and recovered more than €3,050 worth of suspected stolen goods in a retail theft operation in Co Louth. The action took place as part of Operation Táirge on Saturday, 14 November 2026, with Drogheda Gardaí carrying out the operation and support from Garda stations in Collon, Dunleer, Ardee and Dundalk. Searches were conducted at residences in Drogheda and Dundalk, Co Louth. Investigators recovered suspected stolen property worth in excess of €3,050, including ladies clothing, high-value footwear, Christmas decorations and household goods. Two adult women, one in her late teens and one in her 60s, have been charged in connection with the investigation. They are due to appear before Drogheda District Court (Court No. 1) on Monday, 16 November 2026 at approximately 10.30am. Operation Táirge forms part of An Garda Síochána’s Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategy, targeting organised retail crime. Gardaí say the operation is led by the Organised Retail Crime Tasking and Co-ordination Group.