1,400 people and objects wanted here found in Europe through criminal database

The Schengen system, which Ireland joined in 2021, allows law enforcement agencies to enter and consult ‘alerts’ on wanted and missing persons and holds details on objects and vehicles that might have been stolen, misappropriated or lost

Assistant Commissioner Michael McElgunn, security and intelligence, said gardaí had achieved 'many investigative successes' since joining Schengen two years ago. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins

More than 1,400 people and objects sought in Ireland were identified in other EU countries last year through a shared criminal database among member states.

In addition, more than 800 people and objects sought by other EU countries were found in Ireland as a result of Garda checks on the Schengen system.