Paul Reynolds

Crime Correspondent

Gardaí at the scene in Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot, where the body of a man in his 40s was found

Investigation after bodies of man and boy found in Dublin

The bodies of a man and a boy have been discovered at separate homes in Ballyfermot and Clondalkin in Dublin.

Dublin • 27 mins

Detective Chief Superintendent Séamus Boland said the majority of organised crime gangs in the country are involved in drug trafficking and that 24 of them are high-priority targets (File image)

Tackling drug intimidation 'huge priority' for gardaí

The head of An Garda Síochána's Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau has said gardaí are actively targeting those involved in drug-related intimidation and violence and are identifying, through a research project, who is involved and why.

Ireland • 29 Dec 25

Man held in Brazil believed connected to Aruebose case

Police in Brazil have arrested a man who gardaí suspect is connected to the disappearance of Daniel Aruebose, the child who went missing in north Co Dublin more than four years ago.

Dublin • 24 Dec 25

Woman arrested over boy's death released without charge

A woman who was arrested in connection with the investigation into the disappearance of Daniel Aruebose, the child who went missing in north Dublin over four years ago, has been released without charge.

Ireland • 23 Dec 25

Fall in serious crime incidents in most categories - CSO

The incidence of serious crime has fallen in most categories, according to latest CSO crime figures released today.

Crime • 22 Dec 25

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder of Daniel Aruebose

Gardaí have arrested a woman in connection with the investigation into the disappearance of Daniel Aruebose, the child who went missing in north Co Dublin more than four years ago.

Dublin • 22 Dec 25

Man jailed for life for 'brutal' murder of brother-in-law

A 44-year-old man who shot dead his brother-in-law with a submachine gun in the front garden of the victim's home in Ballyfermot, west Dublin, almost four years ago has been sentenced to life in prison.

Courts • 19 Dec 25

Cocaine seizure - kildare and wexford - pic - Garda Press

Three arrested after cocaine worth €4m and cars seized

Three people have been arrested after gardai and customs seized an estimated €4 million worth of cocaine.

Leinster • 18 Dec 25

a garda in uniform holds a taser in front of them

Tasers not an effective de-escalation tool - ICCL

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has strongly criticised the introduction of tasers saying it will "completely change policing in Ireland and the relationship between gardaí and local communities".

Crime • 18 Dec 25

Dublin man who stabbed 'intruder' guilty of manslaughter

A 37-year-old man who stabbed to death a man who broke into his van and his partner's car outside their home last year has been found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter.

Courts • 18 Dec 25