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Smuggled tobacco concealed as potatoes discovered on vessel arrived from Rotterdam
Smuggled tobacco concealed as potatoes discovered on vessel arrived from Rotterdam
Investigating officers used a mobile X-Ray scanner to discover the smuggled tobacco concealed in the container. 

Thu, 12 Aug, 2021

Gardaí seize cash, phones and documents in joint UK operation targeting people smuggling gang
Gardaí seize cash, phones and documents in joint UK operation targeting people smuggling gang
The aim of the criminal enterprise is to provide illegal entry into Ireland and the Common Travel Area with the UK.

Thu, 12 Aug, 2021

Operation Tara sees gardaí make multiple drugs seizures across the country 
Operation Tara sees gardaí make multiple drugs seizures across the country 
Cannabis and cocaine was seized along with four arrests completed. 

Thu, 12 Aug, 2021

Gardaí arrest suspect in fatal Dublin stabbing as Tallaght community in 'deep shock'
Gardaí arrest suspect in fatal Dublin stabbing as Tallaght community in 'deep shock'
A second man, aged in his 50s was also injured and removed to Tallaght University Hospital

Wed, 11 Aug, 2021

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Two men arrested after Dublin city centre assault
The attack is understood to have occurred on Princes street near the GPO. 

Mon, 09 Aug, 2021

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Man arrested after trespassing at Dublin garda offices on Harcourt Street
The man was spotted just before midday at the garda headquarters in Dublin City centre and was detained at Pearse Street Garda Station. 

Mon, 09 Aug, 2021

Man arrested and €43k worth of drugs seized in Dublin
Man arrested and €43k worth of drugs seized in Dublin
A 24-year-old man has been arrested and is being held at Terenure Garda Station.

Thu, 29 Jul, 2021

Two arrested and €130k worth of cannabis seized in joint operation targeting organised crime
Two arrested and €130k worth of cannabis seized in joint operation targeting organised crime
The seized drugs are pending analysis but are estimated to have a street value of €133,600. 

Fri, 16 Jul, 2021

Millions of cigarettes disguised on container from Rotterdam seized in Dublin Port
Millions of cigarettes disguised on container from Rotterdam seized in Dublin Port
Revenue officers also used a mobile x-ray scanner to discover the illegal cigarettes. 

Thu, 15 Jul, 2021

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Man threatened woman with imitation handgun in attempted armed robbery
Gardaí and the Armed Support Unit responded to the attempted robbery to make the arrest. 

Tue, 15 Jun, 2021

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Man hospitalised after Dublin city centre assault
The man was taken to St James Hospital in Dublin for treatment for his injuries

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

French court orders damages for victims of PIP breast implant scandal
French court orders damages for victims of PIP breast implant scandal
"After 10 years of waiting and fierce combat, the German certifier will have to fully compensate the victims."

Thu, 20 May, 2021

Man charged with abduction of teenage girl released on bail from Belfast
Man charged with abduction of teenage girl released on bail from Belfast
Other charges against the man included driving a vehicle without insurance or a driving licence. 

Sat, 24 Apr, 2021

Public warning to 'park smart' after spate of West Cork thefts
Public warning to 'park smart' after spate of West Cork thefts
Over the last week, incidents of theft in Castlefreke and Garrestown took place involving items such as cash, documents, handbags and wallets. 

Tue, 20 Apr, 2021

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Marked decline in reported crime in 2020 with lockdown measures evident-CSO
In 2020, assaults on males fell by 19% but by comparison, assaults on females declined by 6.4% overall. 

Mon, 29 Mar, 2021

Gardaí investigate after man's body discovered in Dublin
Gardaí investigate after man's body discovered in Dublin
A post-mortem is due to take place at a later date. 

Sat, 06 Mar, 2021

Young woman arrested after highspeed pursuit in Dublin broadcast on Instagram
Young woman arrested after highspeed pursuit in Dublin broadcast on Instagram
Some footage of the pursuit circulated on social media as gardaí pursued the young woman on the M50. 

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Gardaí seize €110,000 in cash in operation targeting drugs gang 
Gardaí seize €110,000 in cash in operation targeting drugs gang 
Man, 53, arrested after consignment of cash found and vehicle seized 

Sat, 07 Nov, 2020

Watch: Five arrested as part of international organised crime operation
Watch: Five arrested as part of international organised crime operation
Five people have been arrested in Ireland as part of a major operation by authorities here, Lithuania and Britain targeting a Lithuanian organised crime gang.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2020

Fatal Shooting Croftwood Green
Gardaí seek motive for Dublin murder
Gardaí are trying to identify associates of a man who was gunned down at his mother’s home on Monday morning.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2020

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CAB plans to hit 40 crime bosses per year with tax bills
CAB plan to seek ore than 30 court orders to confiscate assets of gang figures and slap tax demands on income of around 40 crime bosses every year

Fri, 24 Jul, 2020

Stealing from a credit card
Reports of child sexual abuse material jumped 79% last year
Europol’s recent [i]Exploiting Isolation[/i] report noted that the world witnessed a surge in the consumption and dissemination of child sexual abuse material online during the Covid-19 crisis. 

Thu, 23 Jul, 2020

Mother of boys killed by their father fears Parole Bill is 'just sitting on a desk'
Mother of boys killed by their father fears Parole Bill is 'just sitting on a desk'
Under the Parole Bill the time a prisoner serving a life sentence must serve before they can appeal for parole would rise from seven years to 12 years. 

Wed, 22 Jul, 2020

Cork's new City Centre Policing Unit makes over 60 drug seizures
Cork's new City Centre Policing Unit makes over 60 drug seizures
Drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and cannabis have been seized by the new unit, comprising of one sergeant and eight gardaí.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2020

Man, 40s, hospitalised after being beaten with crutch in Cork city
Man, 40s, hospitalised after being beaten with crutch in Cork city
A man in his 40s has been hospitalised in Cork city after he sustained serious head injuries when he was beaten on the head with a crutch.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2020

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