Leitrim Cathaoirleach fears increase in tourism crime will impact visitor numbers
The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council is warning that the increasing level of criminal acts involving tourists visiting these shores has the potential to damage Ireland’s reputation as popular visitor’s destination. Recent serious attacks on US and English Tourists in the Dublin has led to serious injury in some…
The North West registers low for targets by the Criminal Assets Bureau.
The North West has registered the fifth and fourth lowest figures for number of individuals and organisations being targeted by the Criminal Assets Bureau. The bureau’s latest annual report shows 28 targets in Donegal at the end of last year and 20 in Sligo Leitrim. The figures show CAB is…
Person arrested in Sligo in connection with criminal gang
Sligo Gardaí have arrested a person in connection with an organised criminal gang based out of Sligo. The person is currently detained at Sligo Garda Station under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act. Investigations are ongoing.
Gardaí renew appeal for information on Skreen aggravated burglary
Sligo Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information about an aggravated burglary that happened earlier this week. Gardaí are particularly interested in speaking to people who were travelling along the N59 at Skreen on Tuesday, the 18th of January between 5pm and 7pm. A man in his 70’s was brought…
Information sought after objects thrown at vehicles in Collooney
Sligo Gardaí are investigating a number of incidents where vehicles have been struck with stones and eggs in the Collooney area. Significant damage was caused to a vehicle in the most recent incident on January 16th. There have been reports in different parts of the village including being thrown from…
Man arrested in Ballymote yesterday
A man was arrested yesterday in Ballymote in connection with public order matters, according to the Gardaí. The incident occurred just before 1pm on Wednesday around the Doo Church in Ballymote. Gardaí say the man was in possession of ‘an article’. he was subsequently arrested and is due to appear…
Gardaí investigating burglary at Donegal Town jewellers
Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a Donegal Town jewellers. The incident occurred at 2.50am this morning. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.