They cracked down on illegal streaming operators in a number of counties.
Anyone who is streaming from a so-called 'dodgy box' is putting themselves at risk, according to an intellectual property protection organisation.
A crackdown operation, led by the organisation FACT focused on addresses in ten counties across Ireland, including Westmeath, with 22 legal warnings to stop given in recent weeks.
Cease and desist orders were issued, with prosecution threatened if illegal activity was not stopped.
FACT's Chief Operating Officer, Eddy Leviten says these boxes could cause a financial loss for the creative economy in Ireland: