Issue Date: 28 February 2025
Yesterday, Thursday 27th February 2025, the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) of An Garda Síochána carried out an operation removing persons from the State.
The operation resulted in the removal of 32 persons (28 men, 3 women, 1 child). The child removed is part of a family group (father, mother and child).
All persons were removed on a chartered flight which left Dublin Airport yesterday evening, Thursday 27th February 2025 for Georgia.
An Garda Síochána continues to work closely with the Department of Justice in implementing immigration policy.
Speaking about yesterday’s operation Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said,
"Yesterday, the Garda National Immigration Bureau of An Garda Síochána, in a planned operation, carried out the removal of 32 persons from Ireland to Georgia. This was the largest removal operation carried out by GNIB in over 6 years. An Garda Síochána continues to play its role in enforcing immigration legislation and maintaining the security and integrity of our borders. I want to express my thanks to all the members of An Garda Síochána involved in the planning and implementation of this significant operation, particularly those involved in tracking down and finding these individuals.”
