It has been confirmed that a member of the Garda Síochána was one of three people arrested in County Donegal yesterday afternoon. He was arrested as part of an internal investigation into allegations surrounding Garda activity in the County.
The three men arrested in Donegal yesterday afternoon were taken to Manorhamilton Garda station in County Leitrim, where they were held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. It was confirmed today that one of the men was a member of the Garda Síochána. All three were released late last night without charge, but Gardaí say that enquiries are on-going.
It is understood that the arrests were made in connection with an internal Garda investigation headed by Assistant Commissioner, Kevin Carty, and Chief Superintendent, Austin McNally, of Sligo. They are leading a special unit set up at Letterkenny Garda station to investigate allegations made against members of the force in County Donegal.
Among the allegations are claims by a woman that Gardaí were involved in organising a hoax bomb across the border, and that an arms find was split up to claim more credit. The Gardaí at the centre of the investigation according to sources have strenuously denied the allegations made against them.
This evening, Gardaí confirmed a fourth arrest made in Donegal in connection with the on-going investigation, a man, who Gardai say is not a member of the force, is being held at Manorhamilton Garda station under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act.
