Gardaí have appealed for any information relating to the crime.
Nine arrests have been made following
an incident on Friday evening in which a digger was used to break into the Fortunestown Lane branch of Lidl in Tallaght.
Gardái have confirmed the number of arrests shortly after dramatic scenes emerged on social media, depicting the break-in.
Substantial damage has been reported to the supermarket in question, as well as damage to another premises in Jobstown.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
