Michael McGauley defrauded his victims out of almost €150,000.

The arrests came following reports from a local business that some "high end goods" were taken.

There has been a spate of thefts across the region in recent weeks and they have left people disconnected for days.

People are being left in vulnerable situations for days due to the tampering.

On January 9th, an investigation was launched after money that was left in St Joseph's Church on Park Street was stolen.

This has left homes without telephone and broadband connections, as well as losing emergency alert systems.