Gardaí in Tipperary and Limerick are today investigating the first raids of the euro era on Irish banks.

He had known the Xi Xia officer for many years, ever since the first raids into Chin territory.

THE Department of Agriculture's special investigation team yesterday carried out its first raids in leases where it is suspected BSE was deliberately introduced.

On the first raids into the area, Herat had surrendered without bloodshed, preserving the lives of the inhabitants in exchange for tribute and occupation.

There was panic during the first raids, as the white shirts stormed up the stairwells rousting mama-sans, shutting off pirate methane taps, swinging their batons.

In one of Jennison's first raids, the Younger stable at Harrisonville was raided and $20,000 worth of horses and vehicles taken.