Garda evidence storage ‘a priority’

Steps are being taken by the gardaí to address concerns over the control and management of drugs, cash and other evidence seized as part of criminal investigations by the force.

The Audit Committee of An Garda Síochána says it is “encouraged” by plans put in place to address property and evidence management.

A report from the committee points out that 23 out of 44 high priority audit recommendations relating to the control and management of evidence remain outstanding. “This was the highest single category of unresolved audit recommendations at year end,” it states.