Issue Date: 03/03/2021
Gardaí have arrested two men as part of an investigation into bogus tradesmen in Clondalkin.
The men, both aged in their 20s were arrested yesterday, Tuesday 2nd March 2021 and were detained at Clondalkin Garda station under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Gardaí received reports that a man, aged in his 80s was contacted by 2 men informing him that he needed substantial work to be carried out on his property. The man handed over a substantial sum of cash to complete the work, however this work was never undertaken.
Gardaí carried out an investigation and arrested two men as a result. Both men have since been charged and are due to appear before this morning’s sitting of Blanchardstown District Court today, Wednesday 3 March 2021.
