Third man arrested in relation to organised crime in Sligo
Gardaí in Sligo have arrested another man in connection with an investigation into organised crime in Sligo this morning. He is currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007 in Sligo. The two men arrested on Monday 7th November 2022 as part of this investigation remained detained…
Two men arrested in Sligo organised crime probe still in custody
Two men who were arrested yesterday as part of a probe into organised crime in Sligo remain in Garda custody. In an update this morning, Gardai have confirmed that a female who was also arrested in connection with the investigation has been released without charge. A file now…
Appeal over elderly man missing from Bundoran
Gardaí at Ballyshannon are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Seamus McNulty. The 79-year-old has been missing from Bundoran since last Wednesday. Seamus McNulty who is originally from Dungannon, Co. Tyrone was last seen at approximately 5:05pm on Wednesday evening last leaving a…
Three people linked to organised crime arrested in Sligo
Gardaí in Sligo have arrested two males and a female in connection with an investigation into organised crime in Sligo this morning. A number of searches were also conducted in relation to the investigation. All three persons are currently detained at Garda stations in Co. Sligo. Investigations are ongoing.
Gardai should caution people with severe drug addictions – Feighan
A Sligo Leitrim TD and Minister responsible for drugs strategy says Gardai should have to power to caution those with severe drug addictions, rather than prosecute them. Frank Feighan says existing laws relating to cannabis which have been in place since 2020, should be extended to other drugs like…
Two men arrested following seizure of unlicensed firearm in Manorhamilton
Two men have been arrested following the seizure of an unlicensed firearm in the Manorhamilton area. It follows a stop and search of a vehicle in the area yesterday. As a result, Gardai recovered and seized the firearm. The two men have since been released pending further…
Taoiseach urged to provide update on plans for Sligo Garda Station
The Taoiseach is being urged to provide an update on plans for Sligo Garda Station. It had been anticipated that a new facility would be built on the outskirts of the town as it’s thought that the current station located on Pearse road is outdated and inadequate. It’s…