Five men are being questioned by gardaí in connection with a number of burglaries in Limerick city and county in recent weeks.

As part of Operation Thor a number of 141 cars have been uncovered.

A BMW, a Volkswagon and a Nissan Quashqui were found after being stolen in separate burglaries in Castletroy and on the soutside of the city.

Two laptops were also uncovered.