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Sunday World
25-04-2025
- Sunday World
Gardaí seize 41 vehicles, drugs worth 75k and arrest two men following Dublin operation
"This was a multi-faceted operation, which focused on both road traffic enforcement and the detection of serious crime' Gardaí today seized 41 vehicles as part of an ongoing operation to target the unlawful use of e-bikes, scramblers and e-scooters. 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. Part of the seizure 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. Part of the drug seizure 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 Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gardaí seize 41 vehicles and over €75,000 worth of controlled drugs in Dublin
Gardaí have seized 41 vehicles as well as over €75,000 worth of controlled drugs in a major operation in Dublin on Thursday. 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 Clondalkin, Ballyfermot, Rathcoole, Ronanstown, and Lucan areas. A total of 41 vehicles were seized. An adult male was arrested and subsequently charged in relation to a burglary in which two e-scooters were stolen. Another premises search led to the recovery of a caravan stolen last year. In total, more than €75,000 worth of controlled drugs was 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 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 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.'
