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# crime - Monday 26 September, 2022

Murders and burglaries down from pre-pandemic levels

# Crime

Murders and burglaries down from pre-pandemic levels

Sep 26th 2022, 10:30 PM 8,145 Views 10 Comments

However there has been a 5.6% increase in reported sexual offences since last year.

# crime - Thursday 8 September, 2022

# Drugs

Two men arrested after €465,000 cannabis drug seizure at Galway growhouse

Sep 8th 2022, 8:15 AM 15,028 Views 1 Comment

They have since been charged and are due before Ballinasloe District Court this morning.

# crime - Thursday 18 August, 2022

Man arrested for knifepoint robbery of south Dublin shop

# Kimmage

Man arrested for knifepoint robbery of south Dublin shop

Aug 18th 2022, 12:58 PM 25,691 Views 0 Comments

The man was arrested this morning in Crumlin.

# crime - Tuesday 16 August, 2022

# Dublin

Man due in court after gardaí and customs seize more than €100,000 of ecstasy in Dublin raid

Updated Aug 16th 2022, 7:57 AM 24,439 Views 0 Comments

The seizure is part of a wide ranging investigation into organised crime in the capital.

# crime - Wednesday 10 August, 2022

Murder investigation launched in UK as Irish man killed in a fight at holiday park

# Michael McDonagh

Murder investigation launched in UK as Irish man killed in a fight at holiday park

Aug 10th 2022, 11:44 AM 56,899 Views 0 Comments

Michael McDonagh was pronounced dead at the scene in a largescale seaside caravan park.

# crime - Monday 8 August, 2022

Lifting of Covid-19 measures a factor in surge of home break-ins

# Burglary Gangs

Lifting of Covid-19 measures a factor in surge of home break-ins

Aug 8th 2022, 12:05 AM 24,005 Views 0 Comments

There has been a 35% rise in the first three months of the year compared to the same period last year.

# crime - Tuesday 2 August, 2022

'Significant increases' in online fraud during first half of this year, garda figures show

# Crime

'Significant increases' in online fraud during first half of this year, garda figures show

Aug 2nd 2022, 2:09 PM 6,955 Views 6 Comments

Bogus tradesman fraud also increased by 81% in the first six months of this year compared to 2021.

# crime - Thursday 28 July, 2022

# Antrim

Man (29) arrested on suspicion of murder after 63-year-old man found dead in Co Antrim

Updated Jul 28th 2022, 2:44 PM 13,312 Views 0 Comments

The man was found dead at his home yesterday morning.

# crime - Saturday 2 July, 2022

Man critically injured in County Kildare attack

# Clane

Man critically injured in County Kildare attack

Jul 2nd 2022, 6:38 PM 72,072 Views 0 Comments

The man was attacked at a house in Clane at 11.20am this morning.

# crime - Monday 13 June, 2022

# Arrest

Two arrested in investigation into 2019 Clogherhead caravan park murder

Jun 13th 2022, 5:51 PM 12,533 Views 0 Comments

A number of bystanders had to run for cover to escape the gunfire.

# crime - Monday 23 May, 2022

Gardaí appeal for information after women threatened with knife and scissors

# Crime

Gardaí appeal for information after women threatened with knife and scissors

May 23rd 2022, 12:38 PM 19,578 Views 6 Comments

Two thefts targeting women’s handbags on Friday evening were reported in Limerick city.

# crime - Friday 13 May, 2022

Cash, cannabis and millions of cigarettes seized by Revenue in Dublin

# Holy Smokes

Cash, cannabis and millions of cigarettes seized by Revenue in Dublin

May 13th 2022, 5:53 PM 17,406 Views 5 Comments

The three unrelated seizures came to a combined total value of €7 million.

# crime - Sunday 8 May, 2022

# Longford

Drugs, prostitution and extortion: The Longford criminals holding a town to ransom

May 8th 2022, 12:05 AM 127,298 Views 0 Comments

# crime - Wednesday 27 April, 2022

New Garda premises to open on O'Connell Street in Dublin to tackle anti-social behaviour

# Crime

New Garda premises to open on O'Connell Street in Dublin to tackle anti-social behaviour

Apr 27th 2022, 9:10 PM 39,127 Views 39 Comments

Operation Spire and Operation Citizen will be run out of the new Garda premises on O’Connell Street.

# crime - Friday 22 April, 2022

# Dublin

Gardaí investigating serious assault of woman in wooded area in west Dublin

Apr 22nd 2022, 11:50 AM 49,346 Views 3 Comments

The assault place at Mill Lane, Dublin 15 in the early evening of 18 March.

# crime - Sunday 17 April, 2022

Next Irish ambassador to Washington hopes crackdown on Kinahan cartel will make a big difference

# Crime

Next Irish ambassador to Washington hopes crackdown on Kinahan cartel will make a big difference

Apr 17th 2022, 8:00 AM 23,262 Views 0 Comments

Geraldine Byrne Nason will take over the role of Irish Ambassador to Washington in early Autumn.

# crime - Friday 15 April, 2022

Gardaí seize €1.34 million worth of heroin during Limerick searches

# Crackdown

Gardaí seize €1.34 million worth of heroin during Limerick searches

Apr 15th 2022, 3:30 PM 23,415 Views 18 Comments

Gardaí involved in the searches also found €12,500 in cash at a separate location.

Request for 'urgent' psychiatric attention for woman charged with murder of her mother

# Courts

Request for 'urgent' psychiatric attention for woman charged with murder of her mother

Updated Apr 15th 2022, 1:00 PM 56,632 Views 0 Comments

The woman was arrested and questioned on Wednesday.

# crime - Thursday 14 April, 2022

EU proposal aims to crack down on 'dirty money' after Kinahan gang sanctions

# Crime

EU proposal aims to crack down on 'dirty money' after Kinahan gang sanctions

Apr 14th 2022, 1:30 PM 12,498 Views 5 Comments

European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness said the EU wants to ‘go further’ when it comes to dealing with money laundering.

# crime - Thursday 31 March, 2022

# Fraud

Garda warning about accommodation fraud as victims lose up to €5,000 to scammers

Mar 31st 2022, 1:38 PM 10,914 Views 0 Comments

Gardaí have said 50% of victims are aged under 25 and students are often the main targets for criminals.

# crime - Monday 28 March, 2022

Judges to be given power to set minimum sentences for murder cases

# Justice Plan 2022

Judges to be given power to set minimum sentences for murder cases

Mar 28th 2022, 7:45 AM 20,416 Views 37 Comments

The proposal is contained in an annual Justice plan by the Government.

# crime - Thursday 24 February, 2022

# Wicklow

Two charged following arrests as part of ongoing Wicklow investigations

Feb 24th 2022, 3:59 PM 23,659 Views 0 Comments

Gardaí seized four guns and drugs with an estimated value of €48,000 yesterday.

# crime - Thursday 17 February, 2022

# Dublin

Gardaí probe early morning cash-in-transit van robbery in Dublin

Feb 17th 2022, 9:59 AM 35,800 Views 0 Comments

A lone attacker armed with a knife fled with a money box in the robbery at 6.40am.

# crime - Tuesday 15 February, 2022

Gardaí recover 80 stolen e-scooters and bicycles in south Dublin investigation

# Theft

Gardaí recover 80 stolen e-scooters and bicycles in south Dublin investigation

Feb 15th 2022, 11:46 AM 29,847 Views 15 Comments

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance to reunite the owners with their items.

Gardaí to crack down on teens carrying out assaults in Dublin and posting videos to TikTok

# Cabra

Gardaí to crack down on teens carrying out assaults in Dublin and posting videos to TikTok

Feb 15th 2022, 12:05 AM 90,483 Views 10 Comments

The trouble has been flaring up since before Christmas, writes Garreth MacNamee.
One boy is reported to have been stabbed with a screwdriver during one incident.
Children as young as nine years old are involved in the violence, according to locals.

# crime - Friday 4 February, 2022

Gardaí see fraud using text, email and phone calls treble in last twelve months

# Scam Warning

Gardaí see fraud using text, email and phone calls treble in last twelve months

Feb 4th 2022, 10:10 AM 10,181 Views 19 Comments

Detectives have issued a warning for people to be aware of the con-artists vishing, smishing or phishing tactics.

# crime - Tuesday 1 February, 2022

Man jailed for eight years over cocaine-fuelled shooting rampage in Donegal town

# Glenties

Man jailed for eight years over cocaine-fuelled shooting rampage in Donegal town

Feb 1st 2022, 2:12 PM 22,576 Views 0 Comments

Dowling, 25, fired shots at houses and cars before turning the gun on a gardaí and the public.

# crime - Wednesday 19 January, 2022

Man (40) appears in court in connection with fatal shooting of Michael Tormey

# Courts

Man (40) appears in court in connection with fatal shooting of Michael Tormey

Jan 19th 2022, 12:15 PM 18,024 Views 0 Comments

The 49 year-old victim was shot dead earlier this month.

# crime - Thursday 13 January, 2022

Man and woman arrested in connection to fatal shooting of Michael Tormey in Ballyfermot

# Dublin

Man and woman arrested in connection to fatal shooting of Michael Tormey in Ballyfermot

Jan 13th 2022, 6:53 PM 41,735 Views 0 Comments

The pair are being held in garda stations in west Dublin.

# crime - Sunday 2 January, 2022

Witness appeal after teenage girl assaulted in Dublin

# Ballyfermot

Witness appeal after teenage girl assaulted in Dublin

Updated Jan 2nd 2022, 7:59 PM 56,637 Views 19 Comments

No arrests have been made at this stage of the investigation.

# crime - Saturday 25 December, 2021

Woman left in 'serious' condition following stabbing in Cork

# Banteer

Woman left in 'serious' condition following stabbing in Cork

Dec 25th 2021, 8:22 PM 52,886 Views 0 Comments

The incident happened before 4.30pm.

# crime - Tuesday 21 December, 2021

72% increase in fraud crimes this year driven by attempts to obtain personal information

# Gardaí

72% increase in fraud crimes this year driven by attempts to obtain personal information

Dec 21st 2021, 3:03 PM 5,893 Views 2 Comments

Sexual offences rose this year by 10%, while other crimes such as burglary, theft and robbery decreased.

Man pleads not guilty to murder of Conservative MP David Amess

# London

Man pleads not guilty to murder of Conservative MP David Amess

Dec 21st 2021, 2:17 PM 10,578 Views 0 Comments

Ali Harbi Ali is accused of murdering the MP for Southend West in October.

Man (40s) arrested in Donegal over €20 million property registration fraud

# Milford

Man (40s) arrested in Donegal over €20 million property registration fraud

Dec 21st 2021, 11:38 AM 30,508 Views 8 Comments

The alleged fraud involves the removal of mortgage charges from 12 properties.

# crime - Monday 20 December, 2021

Nine due in court after the anti-drugs Operation Tara in Wicklow

# Bray District Court

Nine due in court after the anti-drugs Operation Tara in Wicklow

Dec 20th 2021, 9:01 AM 22,301 Views 0 Comments

26 locations in Wicklow were search over four days between 30 November and 3 December.

# crime - Tuesday 30 November, 2021

Two arrested after seizure of more than €1.3 million worth of cannabis in Dublin

# Crime

Two arrested after seizure of more than €1.3 million worth of cannabis in Dublin

Nov 30th 2021, 11:39 AM 16,290 Views 13 Comments

It follows garda searches of properties in the capital last night.

# crime - Thursday 25 November, 2021

Man sent forward for trial accused of launching firework at gardaí during Covid protest

# Courts

Man sent forward for trial accused of launching firework at gardaí during Covid protest

Nov 25th 2021, 2:46 PM 11,005 Views 0 Comments

The allegations relate to a protest on 27 February this year.

# crime - Sunday 21 November, 2021

# Sligo

Man charged after discovery of cannabis growhouse in Sligo

Updated Nov 21st 2021, 3:35 PM 32,370 Views 21 Comments

Cannabis plants and a quantity of cannabis herb were seized.

# crime - Wednesday 10 November, 2021

New legislation will allow for electronic monitoring of sex offenders

# Crime

New legislation will allow for electronic monitoring of sex offenders

Nov 10th 2021, 8:16 AM 13,421 Views 38 Comments

The new bill published by the Justice Minister also gives additional powers to gardaí.

# crime - Tuesday 2 November, 2021

Man who threatened to have 'bullet put in garda's head' may get community service

# Blanchardstown

Man who threatened to have 'bullet put in garda's head' may get community service

Nov 2nd 2021, 10:55 PM 21,593 Views 0 Comments

When Leon Travers (24) was arrested by gardaí for an alleged public order offence in October 2018, he engaged in “aggressive” and threatening behaviour.