Issue Date: 11th January 2024
As part of ongoing investigations into violent disorder incidents and related criminal activities that occurred in Charleville, County Cork on December 16, 2023, and January 8, 2024, Gardaí conducted a search and arrest operation on Thursday, January 11.
The operation was conducted by Gardaí in North Cork with assistance from Cork County Drugs Units, Mallow District Crime Unit, ASU, Dog Unit, Divisional Search team and Revenue Customs personnel. Seven residential properties in the Charleville area were searched in course of the operation.
Significant findings during the operation included the seizure of quantities of cannabis and the confiscation of 30 implements, including slash hooks, machetes, golf clubs, and the recovery of two suspected petrol bombs.
Four individuals, all male ranging in age from 18-40 years, have been arrested and are currently detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Garda Stations in north Cork.
Investigations are ongoing and further updates will follow.
