Annie McCarrick: Gardai conclude search at Clondalkin home
Gardai investigating the murder of Annie McCarrick ended the search operation at a home in Clondalkin.
The site is set to be returned to the current residents, who are not connected in any way with Ms McCarrick or her disappearance in March 1993. Yesterday, demolition experts brought digging machinery to assist the search at the west Dublin property.
It is understood Gardai excavated a large hole under an extension of the property - between the front and back garden - where they searched for any evidence of Ms McCarrick. The search at the home concluded this afternoon and results will not be released for "operational purposes".
A Garda spokesperson said: "The investigation into the disappearance and murder of Annie McCarrick continues to led by the investigation team from DMR South Central Division Serious Crime Unit based at Irishtown Garda Station under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer, assisted by the Serious Crime Review Team, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
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"An Garda Síochána appeals to anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant they might believe it to be, to contact the Garda Investigation team. Gardai continue to appeal to any person who may have previously come forward who felt they could not provide Gardai with all the information they had in relation to this matter, to contact the investigation team again. With the passage of time they may now be in a position to speak further with the investigation team.
"Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, will be welcomed by the investigation team. This information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
"The investigation team can be contacted at Irishtown Garda Station on 01 666 9600 or anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."
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