Gardai from the Organised Crime Unit at the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation intercepted an armed criminal group.
Gardai from the Organised Crime Unit at the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation today, the 15/5/09 intercepted an armed criminal group at Foxborough Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
During the incident a number of shots were fired and 2 men were injured. One of the men has since died in hospital. The State Pathologist has been contacted.
Four men aged in their 20’s have been arrested and are currently being detained in Lucan and Ronanstown Garda Stations under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.
The Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission has been notified of the incident.
Witnesses or anyone with information in relation to this incident are asked to contact Lucan Garda Station 01-666 7300 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
Garda Press Office.
15/5/09 1520 hours
