Gardai launch investigation after ‘quantity of cigarettes' stolen from Galway service station in late night robbery
BURGLARY PROBE Gardai launch investigation after 'quantity of cigarettes' stolen from Galway service station in late night robbery
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into a burglary at a business premises in Co Galway in the early hours of this morning.
The incident took place at service station on Dublin Road, Athenry, Co Galway on Wednesday, August 13.
Gardai attended the scene following reports of a burglary at approximately 2am.
It is understood that a quantity of cigarettes has been taken.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardai attended the scene following report of a burglary at a service station on Dublin Road, Athenry, Co. Galway, that occurred on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at approximately 2.00am.
"The scene was preserved for technical examination.
"A quantity of cigarettes are believed to have been taken."
Cops are also investigating another burglary at a business premises on Dublin Road, which also took place in the early hours of this morning.
Gardai have confirmed that "enquiries are ongoing at this time."
They added: "Gardai are investigating the burglary of a business premises on the Dublin Road, Athenry, in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 13th August 2025.
"Enquiries are ongoing at this time.'
Separately, an unarmed gardai foiled a suspected robbery as they arrested a criminal who had a knife and imitation gun.
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The Irish Sun has learned that the thug, who is known for violence towards officers, was spotted acting suspiciously on Dublin's Talbot Street yesterday evening.
The man had entered an off-licence but was confronted by a garda and threw aside a knife and the replica gun.
He was held by the officer at the scene before back up arrived and he was arrested.
It's also understood he was found with a small amount of drugs in his possession.
A source said: "It appears that this man was about to commit a robbery. The gardai acted swiftly and the man was arrested.
"He is well-known to gardai in the north inner city, and has threatened members with violence in the past."
The suspect, a Dubliner aged in his 30s, has a long string of convictions for theft and breach of the peace as well as other offences.
The man has also served multiple jail terms for offences.
He is being held in garda custody where he can be questioned for 24 hours, excluding break times for sleep and food.
Investigators will continue to liaise with the Director of Public Prosecutions, who will decide if he will be released or charged.
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