Gardaí 'still gathering complaints' of fraudulent fire extinguisher sales

People from Co Cork, Co Kerry, and other areas of Munster have reported being targeted by a man from Cork

Allegations include that payment was made for products which were not supplied, while some extinguishers taken away for servicing were not returned to their owners. Picture: iStock

Gardaí are still receiving reports of alleged fraud in connection with the sale of fire safety equipment a number of weeks after the issue was first highlighted.

The investigation into the sales is being led by gardaí in Skibbereen Garda Station in West Cork.