Man interviewed as part of garda penalty points probe in mid-west criticises detectives' tactics

One of the persons questioned by the NBCI and who has been told they will not face any prosecution said the manner in which gardaí interacted with him was “deeply disturbing”.

A garda penalty points investigation has been criticised as being 'over the top' by one of the people interviewed.

One of those questioned by detectives on suspicion gardaí squared away penalty points has criticised the tactics used and said investigating officers acted way “over the top” when, armed with guns, they searched his family home.

A number of those who gardaí had suspected of having their penalty points wiped by officers have been informed the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has decided they will not be prosecuted.