The theft of four trucks from Cookstown Industrial Estate in Dublin this morning is being investigated by gardaí.
A security man at the Kerry Foods factory was overpowered and tied up by a gang of up to eight men shortly after 1 a.m.
The four trucks, all loaded with cheese and meat products, which have a short shelf life. The rigid chassis vehicles have the following registration numbers; 1. 94 SO 2119
2. 96 TS 3302
3. 96 SO 2396
4. 96 D 37522
Gardaí have requested that anyone with information contact Tallaght Garda Station at 01-6666000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111.