October

National Slow Down Day Update 1

Since 7am, Gardaí and GoSafe have checked the speed of 18,785 vehicles with 23 vehicles detected travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. Notable speeds include:

National Slow Down Day Update 2

Since 7am, Gardaí and GoSafe have checked the speed of 55,035 vehicles with 131 vehicles detected travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit.

Court Appearance - Two Men Arrested in Relation to Burglaries and Thefts in Limerick

The two men in their 20s who were arrested in relation to burglaries and thefts in the Limerick Garda Division have been charged.

Man arrested and charged - 10 incidents of burglary, theft and criminal damage in Limerick

Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in his 40s in relation to four burglaries, three thefts and three criminal damage incidents at businesses in the Limerick area that occurred from August to October 2019.

Suspect Arrested - GNECB Multiagency Investigation into VAT Carousel Fraud

Following an operation related to an ongoing crime investigation into alleged money laundering activities of approximately €29 Million by an organised crime gang, Detectives from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) arrested a suspect on Thursday 17th October 2019 in Co. Louth for an offence contrary to Section 72 Criminal Justice Act 2006. The suspect was detained at Dundalk Garda Station under the provisions of Section 50 Criminal Justice Act 2007 and was later released without charge. A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. Investigations are ongoing. This is the third arrest to date in this investigation.

Witness Appeal - Potential Incitement of Hatred Incident in Cork

Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to a potential incitement of hatred incident at a Social Welfare Office on Hannover Street, Cork the was reported to Gardaí on the 16th October 2019.

Witness Appeal Serious Injury Traffic Collision Leopardstown Road 16/10/2019

Gardaí in Cabinteely are investigating a serious road traffic collision that occurred on Wednesday 16th October at approximately 10.10pm at pedestrian traffic lights on the Leopardstown road. A male pedestrian (aged 70) collided with a car in the incident. The male pedestrian was later taken to St.Vincent's University Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Burglary Arrest Operation Cork 19th October 2019

Gardaí carrying out an intelligence lead operation have arrested three men following a burglary incident at a house in Charleville, Co. Cork, that occurred today 19/10/2019.

Conclusion of National Slow Down Day 18th October, 2019

National Slow Down Day was held over a 24 hour period between 7am Friday 18th October and 7am Saturday 19th October, 2019. In total, An Garda Síochána and GoSafe checked 204,849 vehicles and detected 286 vehicles travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit.

Man arrested and charged - Burglary in Farrenree, Co Cork on 19/10/19

Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in his 30s in relation to a burglary that occurred at an apartment in Farrenree, Co Cork on 19th October, 2019

Missing Person John Lockwood, Co Mayo

Gardaí in Killala are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 87-year-old John Lockwood from Lissadrone, Ballycastle, Co Mayo.

Fatal Single Vehicle road traffic collision Tipperary 20th October 2019

Gardaí are investigating a fatal single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on 20/10/2019 at approximately 7:40pm on the Ballinderry road just outside Puckane, Co. Tipperary

LOCATED:Missing Person John Lockwood, 87 years -

Gardaí in Killala investigating the missing person appeal for 87 year old John Lockwood who went missing on Sunday morning 20th October, 2019 have located John safe and well.

Drugs Seizure & Arrest Shannon 21st October 2019.

As part of ongoing investigations targeting Organised Crime Groups operating in the Western Region, a Joint Intelligence led operation was conducted by the Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau, the Revenue Commissioners Customs Service and the Clare Garda Drugs Unit.