It was part of a targeted initiative in the south east of the capital.

Her daughter was given a suspended sentence for the offence, which also involved three other people

Ciocolata Munteanu, with an address at Orchard Court, Blackpool, Cork city, was arrested last month on her arrival at Dublin Airport.

The couple were charged with stealing a number of items, including clothing and make-up, from Penneys in Letterkenny Shopping Centre