Armed patrols and checkpoints in cartel heartland after murder

Garda checkpoints and armed patrols are back in the heartland of the Kinahan cartel in south Dublin to prevent retaliation for the “barbaric” murder of Hutch associate Noel Duggan.

But sources on the ground said Garda levels will be depleted over the long weekend because of the reported 1,800 gardaí taking part in, and policing, the 1916 Rising commemorations.

Garda management rejected that and insisted there would be no reduction in numbers and patrols in areas where the Kinahan cartel is active.