Investigation into organised crime in Sligo leads to searches in Alicante
An investigation between An Garda Síochána and Spanish Police have led to a number of searches being carried out in Alicante, Spain. The searches were part of an ongoing investigation targeting organised crime in Sligo. Sligo Gardai are being supported by members of the Criminal Assets Bureau and the National…
Justice Minister says Garda divisional headquarters decision is one for Commissioner
The Minister for Justice has told the Dáil that any decision to establish Sligo Garda Station as a divisional headquarters for An Garda Síochána is one for the Garda Commissioner. Sligo-Leitrim TD Frank Feighan raised the issue with Minister Harris adding that Sligo would be a more suitable location for…
Local authority hopeful new app will fight against rural crime
It’s hoped that a new community app in Leitrim will help with the fight against rural crime. The new ‘Leitrim Alerts App’ which contains community alerts for the County has gone live in recent weeks and supports the local authority in Leitrim, An Garda Siochána and the county’s local text…
Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors to hold protest
The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has accused the Garda Commissioner of elevating a dispute relating to rosters. On Monday, 100 members from branches nationwide will hold a “Day of Action” and will march to Garda HQ in the Phoenix Park. They’re concerned about issues with staff rosters, but…
Man released as Gardaí suspect no foul play in Blacklion death
Gardaí have said following the results of a post-mortem examination, they are no longer suspecting foul play was involved in the death of a man who was found at an apartment in Blackion. A man in his 30s who was detained following the discovery of the dead man’s body…
GRA President raises further concerns about lack of support
The President of the Garda Representative Association has called for more support for gardaí who are working on the front line. It comes after three stories were published in yesterday’s Irish Daily Mail, in which members of An Garda Siochana, two of which had recently resigned, recounted how their jobs…
Donegal teenager located safe and well
14 -year-old Rhianna McCloskey, who was missing from Ballybofey, Co. Donegal since last Friday, has been located safe and well. An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter. No further action is required.