€100,000 worth of suspected cannabis found in Ballymote
A man in his 30’s remains in custody after the discovery of €100,000 worth of cannabis in Ballymote, Co Sligo. A sum of cash was also discovered. Inspector Frank Egan of Ballymote Garda Station, says the seizure was part of a ongoing investigation into the sale and supply of controlled…
Train to Sligo stopped at Edgeworthstown due to anti-social behaviour
Irish Rail has confirmed that the 13:05 train from Dublin to Sligo was stopped for a short period at Edgeworthstown this afternoon because of anti-social behaviour. However, a spokeswoman for the rail company said the delay was only about five minutes. Gardai were called to the train and dealt with…
Gardai in Donegal warn of icy roads
Gardai in Donegal are warning road users of traitorous icy roads this morning, after a accident in the Town. The has been a road collision on the old Laghey road in Donegal town following a accident and the road is currently closed but Gardai are on the scene. The road…
Gardaí seize small quantity of drugs in Co. Sligo as part of ‘Operation Thor’
Gardaí conducted searches in Co. Sligo as part of Operation Thor recently. Searches in Keash, Ballymote, Co. Sligo between 1pm and 3pm on Thursday the 19th of December revealed a small quantity of drugs. No arrests were made at the time and investigations are ongoing.
Gardaí can now access vehicle and driver history at the roadside
Gardaí in County are using a new phone app that allows them to access vehicle and driver history at the roadside. The ‘Mobility App’ was unveiled by the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Siochana in August of this year and is rolling out to personnel around the country. The…
Gardaí arrest man under public order offences at Sligo University Hospital
Gardaí in Sligo responded to a public order incident that occurred at University Hospital Sligo on Wednesday last at approximately 11.30am. Gardai have confirmed that A male in his 40s was acting in aggressive manner towards staff and was arrested. The man was later charged under section 6 (Public Order…
Sligo councillor calls for increased late-night and early-morning Garda presence on The Mall
A Sligo councillor is calling for an increased late-night/early morning Garda presence in The Mall area of Sligo town, where there are licensed premises popular with students. Sinn Fein Councillor Chris MacManus says he is not trying to label students but he had been approached by people in The Mall…