A coordinated policing operation involving 60 officers targeted ten homes across several Dublin suburbs, resulting in the seizure of illegal narcotics, ammunition, and a boat engine. The operation underscores ongoing efforts to disrupt organized crime networks in the capital region.
An internal inquiry has been launched after a detainee allegedly smeared blood on an officer and facilities at a central Irish police station, prompting disciplinary and safety reviews.
Gardaí have launched an inquiry into a reported assault within a residential neighborhood in County Wicklow, urging witnesses to come forward with information.
Irish authorities have detained four individuals in connection with a knife attack at a Dublin shop in Ranelagh, while investigating a separate fatal business park assault believed to be motivated by revenge. The incidents have prompted renewed calls for enhanced community safety measures.
Irish Gardaí conducted a successful operation in Cork leading to the arrest of a man and woman following the confiscation of a major heroin shipment valued at €200,000.
Gardaí have warned that a newly implemented drug diversion program was launched without adequate frontline training or prior notice, raising concerns about its effectiveness.
Irish Gardaí have apprehended a suspect accused of harassing a local councillor while she was giving birth, concluding a community-wide search and investigation into the disturbing incident.
Gardaí have issued a warning to the public not to trust circulating videos of a car driving the wrong way on the N11, cautioning that the footage may be misleading or fabricated.
Law enforcement officers detained a man in connection with a home invasion after the property owner triggered an alarm, initiating a swift investigation into the incident.
Irish police evacuated dozens of residents from a housing estate in Dundalk after security forces discovered a suspicious device on the premises. Emergency crews secured the area while bomb disposal experts conducted a thorough investigation.
Gardaí are investigating a Louth restaurateur who has failed to pay a €79,000 compensation award to a migrant worker exploited through severe wage underpayment and poor working conditions.
A local woman successfully works with Irish authorities to identify and apprehend a youth gang that stole her newly purchased vehicle during a lunch break.
Irish police are investigating after the body of a woman in her twenties was discovered in the Kimmage area, prompting a public appeal for information.
Local gardaí have issued warnings about fake keys, contracts, and leases being used to trick third-level students into handing over deposits and securing fraudulent rental offers.
Irish police have raided premises and seized evidence as part of an investigation into a series of sinister phone calls threatening female local government officials.
Law enforcement officials in County Meath conducted a targeted crackdown on unauthorized micromobility devices, removing multiple vehicles from public streets.
Law enforcement officers in Limerick used tire-deflation devices to apprehend two suspects who stole a 1996 Toyota Corolla belonging to a local Catholic priest.
Wexford Gardaí intercepted individuals fleeing a patrol, resulting in the confiscation of multiple electric bicycles and two subsequent arrests for investigation.
Gardaí recovered 76 stolen mobile phones and other devices during a raid on a premises in Dublin city, after tracing a stolen phone to the location. The operation resulted in a significant haul of electronics believed to be stolen.
Irish Gardaí are seeking the extradition of Ahmed Al Saqar, a suspect in the Jamey Carney murder, from Jordan despite the absence of a formal extradition treaty between the two countries.
Gardaí are investigating an incident of violence, including reports of two men injured in a shooting, at a halting site on Ballyvolane Road in Cork, with videos of the event circulating widely.
A 'person of interest' in the mysterious unsolved disappearance of Icelandic poker player Jon Jonsson has refused to speak with gardaí. The individual, described as a small-time criminal, was tracked to Liverpool for an interview.
The teenagers killed in a fatal M9 motorway collision were regarded by Gardaí as among the country's most prolific and dangerous joyriders, with one having a TikTok order against him and both discussed at national Garda planning meetings.
An analysis explores how joyriding in Ireland has evolved from a phenomenon prevalent in the 1930s and 80s into a deadly social media spectacle involving reckless youths taunting gardaí.
Gardaí are appealing for information regarding two long-standing missing persons cases in Ireland. Appeals have been made ahead of the 10th anniversary of a Kerry man's disappearance and the 30th anniversary of Fiona Pender's disappearance and murder.
Four men have been arrested in Dublin in connection with burglaries after gardaí stopped a Volvo S40 with false registration plates and recovered gloves and face coverings from the vehicle.
Public order units will be deployed to police the funerals of five teenagers killed in an M9 crash, as Gardaí express concerns about scramblers and dangerous stunt driving at the services.
A stolen Toyota SUV sped the wrong way down a Dublin roadway in the early hours of the morning to evade gardaí, after being stolen in the Drumcondra suburb.
A study has found that Gardaí in Ireland routinely question journalists in an attempt to identify confidential sources, leading the Irish Council for Civil Liberties to call for legislation to protect journalists' rights.
Gardaí have ruled out the involvement of a 'sixth youth' in the fatal M9 motorway incident in Ireland, as a fundraiser for the injured sisters and young boy involved reaches €400,000.
Gardaí have launched a fresh appeal for information following the discovery of a man's body in a house in County Cavan over the weekend. A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the inquiry into the death.
Irish Gardaí have commenced specialist training in the UK for high-risk vehicle pursuits, as offenders are aware that gardaí currently avoid pursuits if they travel the wrong way down major roadways.
Gardaí have issued an urgent appeal for information regarding a missing 13-year-old in Monaghan and are seeking witnesses after reports of a firearm being discharged in Limerick.
Gardaí are maintaining an 'open mind' as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man's body in his 60s within a housing estate in Cavan.
Letters to the editor advocate for providing gardaí with necessary training and shielding them from prosecution, addressing concerns about their operational challenges.
A network of TikTok accounts in Ireland is gaining thousands of views by posting content that glorifies joyriding in stolen cars and evading gardaí (Irish police).
Ireland's Taoiseach has stated there can be 'no tolerance' for reckless driving following recent motorway crashes, prompting calls for more resources for gardaí.
The Garda Representative Association (GRA) states that Gardaí require proper training to handle drivers intentionally going the wrong way on motorways, likening such actions to 'playing Russian roulette with people’s lives'.
Columnist Robin Schiller reports that videos frequently appear on TikTok showing youths speeding against traffic, leaving Irish gardaí with limited options to intervene.
Multiple people were killed and several others, including a child, were seriously injured in a head-on collision on the M9 motorway in Ireland. The crash occurred when a car was driving the wrong way.
Gardaí are monitoring former associates and other groups as they look to step up drug importation operations, following a delegation of power by Daniel Kinahan.
Two men have been charged in connection with a €1.2 million cannabis seizure following a burglary in Dublin. A neighbor observed a man with his hands cable-tied behind his back moments before gardaí arrived.
Reports of hate crimes in Ireland have increased by 15% in 2025, reaching 780 incidents, with racism and xenophobia identified as the most common motives, though Gardaí note under-reporting persists.
Hate crimes and hate-related incidents in Ireland increased by over 16% last year, with a total of 780 reported cases, prompting Gardaí to urge victims to report incidents.
A house in Ballymun, north Dublin, sustained bullet holes in its windows in what gardaí suspect was a feud-related attack targeting a 38-year-old man known to authorities.
A Wicklow village has seen the largest increase in burglaries, with county-wide offenses hitting a five-year high, coinciding with the loss of five gardaí from the area.
A man has denied charges of breaching a safety order and attempting to force his ex-partner's car into a barrier, following a stand-off with armed gardaí.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle collision in Kildare, Ireland, which resulted in two teenagers, a man in his 20s, and a woman in her 50s being hospitalized.
A motorcyclist in his 60s has died following a collision with a car in County Donegal, Ireland, prompting Gardaí to appeal for witnesses to the incident.
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident at St Killian’s Park in Clondalkin, which resulted in a man in his 40s being rushed to the hospital.
Irish police conducted several operations, seizing over €150k in drugs in Co Offaly, 90 vehicles including e-scooters and e-bikes in Dublin, and a sawn-off shotgun, while also catching a driver speeding in Meath. A man was arrested after gardaí seized €150,000 suspected cannabis in Offaly.
Gardaí in Donegal arrested 17 drivers on suspicion of drink or drug driving during the recent Bank Holiday weekend, as part of efforts to enhance road safety.
Local parishioners expressed deep sadness as police investigate a series of deliberate attacks targeting a church in County Cavan. Authorities are searching for individuals responsible for the callous vandalism that has repeatedly disrupted community worship.
Court proceedings showed that responding officers had no record of inquiries into Seán O’Neill’s disappearance on the Pulse system prior to his death by suicide.
Irish police have launched a high-impact security operation across Cork city targeting organized criminal networks. Authorities confirmed the arrest of a suspect during the coordinated crackdown.
Gardaí confirmed that weapons shown being removed from a car trunk in a widely shared social media clip were replicas, following millions of views and public concern.
Two drivers were arrested in Galway for dangerous speeding at 195 km/h on a dual carriageway, including overtaking on bends, prompting police warnings about road safety.
An Garda Síochána confirmed a preliminary inquiry into complaints against junior minister Niall Collins concerning a controversial land deal, marking a significant development in the political scandal.
Irish police have arrested a suspect following a violent home invasion in Dublin that left one woman dead and another injured. Authorities confirmed the suspect was taken into custody after a targeted operation by armed officers.
Gardaí have announced plans to conduct additional interviews as part of the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Daniel Aruebose, seeking further information from witnesses.
Irish police have coordinated with law enforcement agencies across seven foreign jurisdictions to investigate the death of Daniel Aruebose, nearly a year after child protection services raised initial concerns.
Irish Gardaí have launched an investigation after the body of a woman in her twenties was discovered in a Dublin park. Authorities are appealing to the public for information as forensic examinations and witness interviews continue.
Gardaí have launched investigations and appealed for public information following the discovery of a woman’s body in a Dublin park and the finding of a burned-out car in a Wexford residential area.
Seven years after Icelandic poker enthusiast Jon Jonsson disappeared in Dublin ahead of a tournament, a person of interest in the case has declined to answer questions from Irish police.
Irish police arrested a man in his 40s and confiscated substantial amounts of illegal drugs, cash, and digital currency during operations in Galway city.
A woman in her twenties died after her vehicle collided with a fixed object in Dublin 15. Gardaí have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.
Gardaí warn that security costs for upcoming high-profile visits by Donald Trump and EU leaders could push overtime expenses beyond €200 million, citing chaotic management.
New figures indicate that the average annual income for Gardaí has risen significantly to €95,000, largely driven by increased overtime hours rather than base pay adjustments.
Gardaí in Ireland believe the husband of a Brazilian law graduate, who was found stabbed to death in Limerick, subsequently took his own life. The investigation suggests a murder-suicide scenario.
Staff were left "shaken" after a broad daylight filling station raid near the border, prompting a joint effort by the PSNI and Gardaí to trace the getaway car.
Gardaí have launched a murder inquiry after the body of a 33-year-old Brazilian woman was discovered in an apartment in Limerick. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances of her death.
Gardaí are preparing to send a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) regarding the death of a 'much loved' Roscommon pensioner. The individual died after being knocked down by a car in Longford.
A family claims that gardaí were aware their stolen car, involved in a fatal M9 crash where a teen died, had been featured in TikTok posts, but were told such videos rarely stood up as evidence.
A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Peru, particularly the Parinacochas province, resulting in injuries and structural damage to buildings. Despite its strength, Peru reported no major widespread damage.
Fiosrú, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, has sent a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) regarding the death of Paul Butler, 51, following an interaction with gardaí in Dublin.
Gardaí have arrested 12 individuals during an operation focused on combating retail theft in County Wicklow. The arrests are part of ongoing efforts to address shoplifting and related crimes in the area.
A teenage boy was rushed to the hospital after being found on Greencastle Road in Coolock, Dublin 17, following an e-scooter incident. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
An article suggests that outdated policies are enabling gangs of 'feral teens' to race on motorways without fear of gardaí, highlighting a gap in law enforcement.
Ireland's media regulator is investigating whether TikTok contacted the gardaí (police) regarding videos circulating online that depict teenagers driving cars the wrong way on motorways, an issue that gained national attention after a crash on the M9.
Garda groups are calling for increased resources and pursuit training for officers following a recent M9 crash. In response, Gardaí will receive specialized pursuit training for the first time, addressing concerns about their ability to engage in high-speed chases safely.
Paul Williams argues that a new generation of 'wannabe Generals or Monks' are out-of-control thugs who do not value life, criticizing a failed juvenile justice system that leaves gardaí constrained.
Five teenage boys, aged between 15 and 18, were killed in a horrific car crash on the M9 motorway in Ireland when their vehicle was driven the wrong way. Post-mortem examinations are being carried out on the victims.
Gardaí are investigating a motorway accident on the M8 near Fermoy, Cork, which occurred this morning, with reports indicating a vehicle was traveling the wrong way.
The Irish government is drafting new legislation aimed at protecting gardaí (police officers) when they are involved in pursuing dangerously driven vehicles.
The DPP reportedly questioned gardaí about individuals other than Ian Bailey in the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder investigation, including a German national with a history of violence who left Ireland weeks after the killing and later died by suicide.
Following Daniel Kinahan's arrest, sources indicate that 'Dapper Don' and Christy Kinahan Jnr are 'paralysed in paradise,' with gardaí confident they can track them down wherever they go, as a $5 million US bounty remains on the duo in Dubai.
Gardaí in Dublin are responding nightly to incidents involving gangs of teenage boys who steal cars and post videos of themselves driving at extreme speeds on TikTok.
An Garda Síochána, Ireland's national police force, has reported a 15% increase in hate crimes and hate-related incidents during the past year, indicating a concerning trend.
A man has been arrested in County Wicklow, Ireland, after a vehicle was observed traveling in the wrong direction around 3 am. The car was later located and seized by investigating gardaí in the Bray area.
Gardaí are described as being 'relentless' in their efforts to target organized crime. This commitment highlights their ongoing strategy to combat criminal networks.
Gardaí believe some teenagers involved in a recent M50 crash may be connected to the 'Lucky Dip' vehicle theft gang, with parts of the incident possibly recorded on passengers' mobile phones.
Irish police are investigating a potential link between a 'Lucky Dip' gang and a head-on collision on the M50 motorway near Firhouse, which left a 13-year-old boy fighting for his life. Eight teenagers were reportedly in the stolen car involved.
Gardaí sighted a suspected stolen car shortly before it was involved in a wrong-way crash on the M50, prompting an investigation by Fiosrú, the garda ombudsman.
Irish police, An Garda Síochána, have issued a warning following a significant increase in the theft of Japanese import vehicles across County Wicklow.
A 31-year-old man from Diekirch, Luxembourg, has been taken into pre-trial detention for threatening police officers, while a Louth man previously jailed for similar threats against gardaí is back in custody after an arrest warrant was executed.
Gardaí have issued an urgent appeal for public assistance and information regarding a missing 17-year-old teen from Kerry, expressing concerns for their welfare.
A 'high-level' gang member with links to the Kinahan Cartel has been arrested as gardaí targeted an €8.5 million drugs hub, with the suspect considered a significant figure in several drug-trafficking networks.
Gardaí in Ireland have seized approximately €8.5 million worth of suspected cocaine and cannabis in Meath and Louth, leading to two arrests. Separately, almost 40 e-scooters, e-bikes, and scramblers were seized by gardaí in Dublin.
A man was shot in the face during a home invasion in Galway and is considered 'lucky not to have been killed', with Gardaí believing he was asleep when a gunman forced entry into his house.
Gardaí have launched a new investigation into the 1999 killing of teenager Raonaid Murray near Glenageary, specifically asking for a witness who previously provided an alibi for a suspect to come forward.
Police in Cork conducted an early morning raid resulting in the arrest of a man in his twenties and the seizure of illegal substances, firearms, ammunition, and cash.
Irish police are looking into a cyber incident where hate speech appeared on a corporate executive’s verified X account, prompting official condemnation and reporting.
Irish police are implementing a long-planned program that offers health referrals and second chances to individuals caught with minor amounts of drugs, moving away from immediate prosecution.
Irish police (gardaí) in Wexford have confiscated an electric scooter after catching a twelve-year-old riding at excessive speeds. The incident has sparked renewed discussions regarding youth traffic violations and micro-mobility regulations.
Gardaí have issued an urgent public appeal for information regarding a 16-year-old teenager who went missing in Limerick, urging anyone with details to come forward immediately.
Irish police arrested and charged two individuals following the interception of a suspected cocaine delivery valued at €2.2 million during an alleged handover operation.
Gardaí are investigating the location of a vehicle linked to a series of rural house burglaries in County Westmeath, seeking public tips to identify the suspects.
Gardaí have launched an appeal and expressed serious concerns for the safety of a teenager who went missing in County Wexford, urging the public to come forward with any information.
Irish police renew appeals for information regarding the disappearance and death of Daniel Aruebose, whose remains were found buried in Dublin last year.
Irish police established strategic border checkpoints to prevent suspects from crossing into Northern Ireland, successfully assisting the PSNI in apprehending two individuals following a pursuit.
Gardaí have detained a man in his forties and seized nearly $900,000 in cryptocurrency assets during coordinated raids targeting organized criminal networks across Ireland.
Law enforcement officials are advocating for a program allowing retired gardaí to return to duty on a voluntary basis to help manage rising overtime costs and staffing shortages.
Irish police are appealing for information following an early-morning crash that claimed the life of a woman in her twenties, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle involved.
Gardaí have issued urgent appeals for information regarding several missing individuals, including a 16-year-old from Limerick, a 44-year-old woman from Cork, and another 16-year-old from Wexford. Concerns for their welfare have prompted these public requests for assistance.
A woman was arrested in Dundalk after gardaí seized explosives and firearms during a series of raids. The operation led to the discovery of dangerous materials and a significant security intervention.
Fiona Pender's family and friends marked 30 years since her disappearance with a memorial walk in Tullamore, as Gardaí upgraded her case to a murder investigation last year.
Ireland's Oberstown detention centre is in the spotlight as pressure mounts over youth crime, highlighted by the fact that one of five teens killed in an M9 crash would have been in the facility if a place had been available.
Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a woman's body in an apartment in Limerick city centre. A man has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
Irish police are seeking an extradition warrant in connection with the murder of Jamey Carney in Kerry, with a summary outline of the case sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Wexford Gardaí were compelled to address and debunk a myth circulating about a scary-looking children's character reportedly lurking around local estates.
Gardaí are investigating after the body of a man in his 60s was found in a home in Co Cavan, with all possibilities being considered and foul play not ruled out.
Teenagers killed in a crash on the M9 motorway were known to gardaí (Irish police) in west Wicklow, following several previous accidents. The incident highlights concerns about road safety.
Drug dealers have been arrested in separate incidents in the Philippines and Ireland, with significant quantities of illegal substances seized. In Cagayan, a dealer yielded P544,000 worth of shabu, while in Kildare, a 'drug dealer' was apprehended after gardaí stopped a speeding vehicle.
Two teenagers died in a fatal M9 motorway crash after reportedly bragging online about driving against traffic to avoid gardaí, leading to a 20-minute pursuit that ended in tragedy.
Gardaí will receive new pursuit training this year, as confirmed by the justice minister, following a fatal collision on the M9 motorway. This initiative aims to enhance officer safety and operational effectiveness during vehicle pursuits.
Senior Gardaí are calling on social media platforms to address users who glorify gravely dangerous wrong-way driving incidents on motorways, as young men reportedly engage in such acts for social media 'likes'.
Police say one of the two vehicles involved was driving in the wrong direction on the M9 motorway in County Kildare
Five teenagers have died and four other people have been seriously injured in a crash involving a car driving in the wrong direction on a motorway in Ireland, police have said.
Gardaí confirmed the bodies of the youths, all male, had been removed from the scene of the two-vehicle collision, which happened in the early hours of Sunday on the M9 in County Kildare.
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Gardaí arrested four individuals and seized €100,000 worth of drugs, cash, and scrambler bikes in Dun Laoghaire as part of a crackdown. Three of those arrested are scheduled to appear in court in connection with the operation.
Among the racist hate crimes reported to Gardaí last year in Ireland was an incident where teenagers made animal noises at a child, alongside a separate case of a non-national taxi driver being physically and verbally abused on religious grounds.
Two Gardaí officers were hospitalized after their patrol car was rammed by a stolen vehicle. The incident occurred during an operation, resulting in injuries to the officers.
Galway City will see an increased presence of up to 13 gardaí deployed daily from 8 am to 4 am across seven dedicated areas as part of a new permanent high-visibility policing plan.
Gardaí believe that mobile phone footage recorded by passengers in a stolen car involved in an M50 crash could be crucial to their ongoing investigation into the incident.
A man has been arrested in Limerick after gardaí from the county's drugs unit carried out a search of a home on Island Road, seizing a firearm, ammunition, and heroin.
Three men in their 30s have been arrested and charged following armed Garda raids on four properties in County Cavan. The arrests are linked to recent attacks in the area.
Irish police, Gardaí, have seized over 160 e-bikes and e-scooters in Dublin as part of a day of action targeting illegal use and related offenses. The operation aimed to address concerns about unregulated electric vehicle usage.
Gardaí have arrested a man in his 20s following reports of gunshots fired at a house in Co Galway, Ireland, with another man hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
Gardaí have issued an appeal for public assistance and information regarding a missing 26-year-old man from Westmeath, expressing concerns for his welfare.