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# Garda crackdown

Last year

2022

Gardaí launch crackdown on Dublin city centre 'distraction thefts'

There has been an increase in so-called ‘distraction thefts’ in the capital.

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Mar 23rd 2022, 6:30 AM

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Motorist arrested for driving 'erratically' and testing positive for cocaine and cannabis

Gardaí said the driver was an unaccompanied learner with no insurance or NCT.

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Mar 24th 2019, 5:58 PM

Gardaí target nightlife figure they believe is directing rickshaw drug dealing scene

Gardai are also exploring Kinahan link in the supply chain of cocaine.

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Aug 2nd 2018, 12:05 AM