Issue Date: 05/11/2022
Gardaí have arrested and charged a man following a number of robberies from pharmacies in the North Dublin area between 1st November and 4th November 2022.
On Friday, 4th November 2022 Gardaí in Coolock arrested a male following the robbery of a pharmacy in Artane, Dublin 5. The male had entered the pharmacy armed with a knife and demanded a number of items from staff. The male fled the scene on foot and was intercepted by Gardaí a short distance away.
The male, aged in his 30s, was arrested and taken to Coolock Garda Station where he was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Following further enquiries by investigating Gardaí, the man was later charged in relation to a number of robberies in the North Dublin area. He is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice (Court 1) this morning, Saturday 5th November 2022 at 10.30am.
Investigations are ongoing.
