A 46-year-old man has been arrested after police recovered over 100 stolen items, including vehicles and power tools, from a property on the Irish Hill Road in Straid, near Ballyclare.
The search, linked to incidents of rural theft, was conducted on Thursday.
Detective Inspector Lenaghan said enquiries into what could amount to be dozens of incidents of rural thefts across the country since 2017, led police to the property on the Irish Hill Road.
He said a man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of handling stolen goods and later released on police bail to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.
“Our investigation is continuing and I would ask anyone who has any information which could assist us with our enquiries, to contact detectives in Antrim on 101, quoting reference number 484 27/04/23.
“If you would like crime prevention advice or information, contact police on 101 or visit our website: www.psni.police.uk. Reports can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org,” said the Detective Inspector.