Gardaí arrest man on suspicion of criminal damage in Kilkenny

A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in Kilkenny, while a separate garda operation in Johnstown saw a BMW coupé impounded after officers discovered an engine which appeared to differ from its original specification.

Gardai in Kilkenny have arrested a male on suspicion of Criminal Damage. During the arrest, fireworks were discovered.

“Questions to be answered, charges await,” a garda spokesperson commented.

Meanwhile, A BMW coupé was impounded by gardaí in Johnstown after a roadside inspection uncovered an engine which appeared to differ from the vehicle's original specification.

The Roads Policing Unit were in the area when the older BMW attracted their attention due to its almost illegible registration plates and an extremely loud and smoky exhaust.

According to gardaí, the vehicle was recorded on their system as a BMW 320d, but officers suspected that a different engine had been fitted.

“A roadside inspection was carried out which revealed a 6 cylinder (M57) engine of either 2.5 or 3 litre capacity,” a garda source said.

“The vehicle was immediately impounded under Section 41 Road Traffic Act (no NCT) and a PSV examination will be carried out to confirm whether this is indeed the 2.5 or 3 litre.

“The driver will have questions to answer over Motor Tax and Insurance as well as NCT and any other defects revealed in the examination

“A PSV examination will now be carried out to establish the exact engine capacity.”

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