A gang of Dublin criminals targeting homes along the Derry-Donegal border are using associates in the city to “fence” stolen property.
Gardaí have warned communities in Donegal, especially those living close to the border with Derry, that criminal gangs are once again operating in several areas.
In the latest incident, burglars fled a house in Killea on Thursday night after being disturbed by residents returning home.
The community along the Derry border has been victimised over and over again in recent months by heartless thieves.
Community patrols by residents are being stepped up as fears grow that burglary gangs believe it is safe again to return after a high profile campaign against them in the Spring.
A text alert scheme is operating across many parishes in the area with neighbours and friends also checking on neighbours.
It is understood a gang of Dublin criminals specialising in targeting rural areas is back operating in the county and are using criminal associates in Derry to “fence” stolen property.
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