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Irish Independent
24-04-2025
- Irish Independent
Gardaí seize 41 vehicles, drugs worth 75k and arrest two men following search in Dublin
A total of 20 residential properties were searched under warrant in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) West – Serious Crime South Functional Area (Clondalkin/Ballyfermot/Rathcoole/Ronanstown/Lucan). A total of 41 vehicles were seized. A man was arrested and subsequently charged in relation to a burglary in which two e-scooters were stolen. Another premises searched led to the recovery of a caravan stolen last year. In total, more than €75,000 worth of controlled drugs were seized, including cannabis, cocaine, ketamine, heroin and alprazolam tablets (subject to analysis). Approximately €6,500 in cash was also seized. Following the searches, a number of patrols and checkpoints were conducted which led to the arrest of a man engaged in dangerous driving of a scrambler along the footpaths. Assistance for the Day of Action was provided by Community Engagement members and the Stolen Motor Vehicle Investigation Unit, along with the Garda Air Support Unit. Chief Superintendent Michael McNulty of the DMR West Division said: "This was a multi-faceted operation, which focused on both road traffic enforcement and the detection of serious crime. "The success of the operation is a testament to the continued efforts of gardaí to counteract the use of e-scooters and e-bikes for criminal purposes, whilst prioritising the safety of the local community.'
BreakingNews.ie
24-04-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Gardaí seize €75k worth of drugs and 41 vehicles following searches in Dublin
Following searches in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) West area, gardaí seized more than €75,000 worth of controlled drugs on Thursday. The drugs seized included cannabis, cocaine, ketamine, heroin, and alprazolam tablets (subject to analysis). Approximately €6,500 in cash was also seized. Advertisement In an action-packed day, gardaí also seized 41 vehicles as part of an ongoing operation to target the unlawful use of e-bikes, scramblers, and e-scooters. 20 residential properties were searched under warrant in the DMR West – Serious Crime South Functional Area (Clondalkin/Ballyfermot/Rathcoole/Ronanstown/Lucan). An adult male was arrested and subsequently charged in relation to a burglary in which two e-scooters were stolen. Another premises searched led to the recovery of a caravan stolen last year. Following the searches, a number of patrols and checkpoints were conducted which led to the arrest of an adult male engaged in dangerous driving of a scrambler along the footpaths. Assistance for the Day of Action was provided by Community Engagement members and the Stolen Motor Vehicle Investigation Unit, along with the Garda Air Support Unit. Chief Superintendent Michael McNulty of the DMR West Division said: "This was a multi-faceted operation, which focused on both road traffic enforcement and the detection of serious crime. "The success of the operation is a testament to the continued efforts of Gardaí to counteract the use of e-scooters and e-bikes for criminal purposes, whilst prioritising the safety of the local community.'
Irish Times
22-04-2025
- Irish Times
High-speed Garda chase of stolen cars across Kilkenny and Waterford results in arrest of eight male youths
Eight male juveniles have been arrested following a high-speed Garda pursuit across counties Kilkenny and Waterford on Monday evening. The incident began when two stolen vehicles failed to stop for gardaí in Kilkenny shortly before 6pm. A chase ensued which led officers through the town of Ballyragget and on to Kilkenny city. Gardaí then made the decision to stop the pursuit out of safety concerns for road users. However, the cars were spotted again by gardaí heading in the direction of the M9 motorway southbound and the chase resumed. READ MORE Multiple Garda units from Kilkenny and Carlow were involved in the pursuit, supported by the Garda Air Support Unit. The chase eventually ended near Waterford when gardaí successfully deployed a stinger device to stop both vehicles. A statement from gardaí said that both offending vehicles were reported to have been subject to 'unauthorised taking in recent days'. 'A managed containment operation was put in place during which a stinger device was deployed and the cars were brought to a halt on the N25 at Grannagh Roundabout,' it said. During the course of the operation, one of the offending vehicles collided with a third, separate vehicle. No injuries were reported. The juveniles were arrested and detained at Garda stations in the Eastern Region under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. All eight were released without charge pending further investigation and files are being prepared for the Garda Youth Diversion Office. Investigations are ongoing. Meanwhile, in a separate incident three juveniles were arrested following a high-speed chase through Co Laois, a Garda spokesperson has confirmed. On Bank Holiday Monday evening, a stolen car was driven at speed from Dublin to Junction 15 on the M7, between Portlaoise and Monasterevin. The chase lasted a considerable amount of time and the car was driven down the wrong side of the motorway, and collided with another vehicle on the road. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to hospital for assessment. The car came to a stop on the M7 in the Kildare area. Three males, aged in their teens, were arrested and taken to a Garda station in South Dublin. One of these males, a 14 year old, has been charged.
