Allegation of naval information leak

MILITARY prosecutors are considering whether to bring charges against a naval officer over allegations of leaking top-secret information on patrol vessel movement to drug importers.

A major investigation has been carried out into the matter – one of the first such cases to hit the Defence Forces – and a detailed file is being examined by the Director of Military Prosecutions.

Defence Minister Willie O’Dea said military authorities had advised him that a “comprehensive investigation” into the allegation had been completed.