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RTÉ News
23-04-2025
- RTÉ News
Eight boys arrested and stinger used to stop stolen cars
Eight boys were arrested following a managed containment operation after gardaí on patrol in Kilkenny saw two stolen cars being driven dangerously. The cars were brought to a stop on the N25 at Grannagh roundabout near Waterford city yesterday evening after a stinger device was deployed by gardaí. One of the stolen cars collided with a separate vehicle during the incident. No injuries were reported. Gardaí said both cars were "were reported to have been subject to unauthorised taking in recent days". The cars were observed by gardaí on patrol being driven dangerously shortly before 6pm yesterday in the Kilkenny area. Gardaí said eight boys were arrested and detained at garda stations in the east of the country under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. However, all eight were released without charge pending further investigation and files are being prepared for the Garda Youth Diversion Office and investigations are ongoing.
Irish Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Eight juveniles arrested after Garda stinger deployed to stop stolen vehicles
Eight male juveniles were arrested following a 'managed containment operation' that resulted in a stinger device being deployed to stop two vehicles that were reportedly stolen. The incident began shortly before 6pm on Easter Monday, when Gardaí on patrol observed two vehicles engaged in dangerous driving in the Kilkenny area. Gardaí say that both vehicles involved were reported to have been subject to 'unauthorised taking' in recent days, under ongoing Garda investigations. 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, near Waterford. During the course of the operation, one of the offending vehicles collided with a separate, third-party vehicle. No injuries were reported. Eight male juveniles were subsequently arrested and detained at Garda stations in the Eastern Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. All eight were released without charge pending further investigation and files are being prepared for the Garda Youth Diversion Office. A Garda spokesperson said that investigations are ongoing following the operation.
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.
Irish Examiner
22-04-2025
- Irish Examiner
Eight arrested after gardaí use stinger to catch stolen cars
Gardaí have made eight arrests after two stolen cars were spotted driving dangerously. Shortly before 6pm on Easter Monday, gardaí were on patrol in Kilkenny when they spotted the two cars. Both vehicles were were reported to have been subject to unauthorised taking in recent days, under ongoing garda investigations. Gardaí say they implemented a "managed containment operation" in response to the incidents. During this, a stinger device was deployed and the cars were brought to a halt on the N25 at Grannagh Roundabout. During the course of the operation, one of the offending vehicles collided with a separate, third-party vehicle. No injuries were reported. Eight male juveniles were subsequently arrested and detained at garda stations. All eight were released without charge pending further investigation and files are being prepared for the Garda Youth Diversion Office. Investigations are ongoing.
