Gardaí arrest seven people over Easter Weekend under Operation Fanacht

Gardaí made seven arrests over the Easter Weekend under new emergency powers enacted last week to enforce public compliance with Covid-19 travel restrictions.

A recent Garda checkpoint. Photo: Dan Linehan

Gardaí made seven arrests under new emergency powers enacted last week to enforce public compliance with Covid-19 travel restrictions.

The arrests were made under Operation Fanacht, which will continue for the duration of the Covid-19 restrictions, which are set to be reviewed before May 5.