Sligo Gardaí investigating after person searches unlocked cars
Sligo Gardaí are investigating after a number of unlocked vehicles were entered overnight. A person entered the vehicles around the Strandhill, Ballydoogan and Magheraboy areas. The person went from house to house checking unlocked vehicles for any valuables. Gardaí are asking anyone with information to contact their local Garda station…
Body found in drain in Co. Donegal
Gardai in Donegal are investigating after the body of a 37 year old man was found in a drain overnight. The discovery was made at Cloghore on the main Ballyshannon to Beleek Road at around 11pm last night. His body remains at the scene which is being preserved for examination.…
Three men arrested in Glenties after Gardaí shot at
Three men have been arrested following a shooting incident in Glenties, Co. Donegal. Gardaí were called to Mill Road after people reported a man firing shots from a rifle in the area. A number of Gardaí attended the scene and there was a brief standoff where the man fired in…
Man charged in relation to recent drugs seizure
A man arrested in Co. Sligo as part of a Garda operation into the sale and supply of drugs in the region has been charged. A 49 year old, Lithuanian national appeared before a special sitting of Sligo District Court on Saturday evening where he was charged under Section 3…
Estimated €289,000 worth of cannabis seized in major Garda operation
A major Garda operation in the region seized an estimated €289,000 worth of cannabis yesterday. Searches were carried out in Sligo, Roscommon and Mayo and involved members of the force from Sigo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Longford and Mayo Drugs Units with support from the Armed Support unit. 5 arrests were made…
Sligo Gardaí arrest man on theft and fraud charges
Sligo Gardaí arrest a man in connection with theft and fraud offences. The man travels around rural areas posing as a tradesman offering to carry out works such as painting, power washing and gardening work. Mainly targeting elderly people, he asks for a deposit using intimidation tactics and then never…
Gardaí investigating alleged assault at SUH
Gardaí in Sligo are investigating an alleged assault that took place at Sligo University Hospital this week. The alleged incident took place on Thursday last at around 9.15am. A man in his 40s received treatment for injuries. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.