Garda investigation launched following the discovery of a woman’s body in Ballinode
Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body in Ballinode, Co. Sligo. The body of the woman believed to be in her late teens was discovered last night. The woman’s body has since been removed from the scene and a post-mortem will take place in due…
Witnesses sought in relation to alleged assaults in Sligo
Gardaí in Sligo are appealing for witnesses in relation to a number of alleged assaults that occurred near Sligo Town on Saturday night last. Sligo Gardaí are keen to speak to anyone who was in the Ballydoogan, Oakfield, and Maugheraboy areas of Sligo, between 8pm and 10 p.m. and that…
Second man arrested in relation to organised crime in Sligo
Gardaí in Sligo have confirmed that they have arrested a second man in connection with their investigation into Organised Crime. The man, who is in his mid 20s, was arrested in Co Galway yesterday. The man is currently being detained at Sligo Garda Station under the provisions of…
Man receiving hospital treatment following an aggravated burglary in Skreen
Gardaí in Sligo are appealing for witnesses in relation to an aggravated burglary which took place yesterday evening. At approximately 7pm, a number of men forced their way into a property on the N59 at Skreen, and assaulted a man in his 70s. The injured man was brought…
Man charged at Sligo District Court in relation to organised criminal activity
A man appeared before a special sitting of Sligo District Court yesterday evening and was charged with directing an Organised Criminal Gang . He was also charged with Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. The man in his mid-30s was arrested at Dublin Airport on Tuesday last (January 11th) in…
Sligo gardai arrest motorists for suspected drunk, drug driving
A number of drivers have been arrested in the past few days in the Sligo area for suspected drug and alcohol offences. As part of ‘Operation Teorainn’, Sligo Roads Policing Unit stopped several vehicles in Tubbercurry and Collooney. Roadside tests were carried out for alcohol and drugs. There have been…
Sligo Gardaí appealing for information in relation to aggravated burglary
Gardaí in Sligo are appealing for witnesses in relation to an aggravated burglary that occurred at a home in the Tourlestrane area of Co. Sligo on Friday. Between 7.20pm and 7.45pm, three masked men entered the property and number of items were taken including jewellery, a handbag with cash and…