Bank’s early warning enabled speedy arrest of tiger suspects

THE early arrest of nine suspects — including two people intercepted during their getaway — is highly unusual in tiger kidnapping cases, according to senior garda sources.

It was a key breakthrough and one which stemmed from the fact that the bank in question immediately alerted gardaí to what was happening.

This enabled garda management to mobilise key units and devise a plan to move in on the suspects once the family being held hostage were safe.