Crime

Immediately upon release the member of An Garda Síochána was placed on suspension from duty

Garda, others held over €100k of missing drugs released

A member of An Garda Síochána, and five other non-gardaí have been released without charge in connection with an investigation into corruption, organised crime offences and the disappearance of a large quantity of drugs from a garda station last year.

Ireland • 2 hrs

The serving garda is being detained under organised crime legislation and can be questioned for up to seven days (file image)

Garda among six arrested over missing €100k drug seizure

Four people, including a serving garda, are still being questioned this afternoon by officers investigating corruption, organised crime offences and the disappearance of a large quantity of drugs from a garda station last year.

Crime • 9 hrs

Four arrested after gardaí seize €4.4m worth of cannabis

Four men have been arrested after herbal cannabis worth over €4.4 million was seized yesterday during searches in Dublin and Kildare.

Crime • 15 Nov

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly speaks to the media in Templemore

Rise in violent political extremism - Garda Commissioner

The Garda Commissioner has said that there has been an increase in violent political extremism and gardaí were monitoring the activities of a small number of activists who were seeking the capacity for and wanted to take violent action.

Crime • 14 Nov

Cash and perfume seized from two who were arrested over thefts from Dublin Airport duty free

Two arrested at Dublin Airport following duty free thefts

Two men have been arrested after gardaí foiled what they believe was a professional theft operation targeting airport duty free shops.

Ireland • 14 Nov

The man has since been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions

SF member expelled after partner's arrest in terror probe

A Sinn Féin member has been expelled from the party after her partner was arrested as part of the garda investigation into far-right extremism.

Ireland • 13 Nov

Boarded up Dublin home of the gangland criminal James Gately

CAB sells Dublin home of senior figure from Hutch group

The Criminal Asset Bureau has sold the Dublin home of gangland criminal James Gately, a senior figure in the Hutch organised crime group.

Crime • 12 Nov

Thuggery will not be tolerated, Garda Commissioner says

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said there has been "significant" investment in protective equipment, training and vehicles for members, "particularly since the Dublin riots" in November 2023.

Crime • 11 Nov

Paul Sheehan being brought to court over Cork gun seizures

Man, 45, charged over seizure of firearms in Cork

A 45-year-old man has been before a special district court sitting in Cork charged in connection with the seizure of guns, ammunition and pipe bomb components earlier this week.

Ireland • 08 Nov

The arrests were carried out in Dublin, Cavan, Meath and Monaghan

11 men arrested on foot of international warrants

Eleven men have been arrested across four counties on foot of international arrest warrants in connection with serious crimes in other jurisdictions.

Ireland • 07 Nov

CAB sold record number of properties last year - report

The Criminal Assets Bureau sold 20 properties which were found to be the proceeds of crime last year, the highest number sold in any one year.

Crime • 04 Nov

'This was an absolutely shocking incident and an extremely distressing ordeal for the victims'

Baby threatened with broken glass in Belfast carjacking

A baby was threatened with broken glass during a carjacking in Belfast city centre.

Crime • 25 Oct

Image shows Ukrainian teen Vadym Davydenko who died following an incident at Tusla emergency accommodation

Teenager charged with murder of Vadym Davydenko

A 17-year-old Somalian teenager has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Ukrainian teenager Vadkym Davydenko in north Dublin.

Ireland • 18 Oct

Ukrainian teen moved to Ireland for better life - family

The family of a Ukrainian boy killed during an incident in Dublin on Wednesday has paid tribute to him, saying that he had graduated from school and travelled to Ireland for a better life.

Ireland • 17 Oct

Three-bedroom semi detached house in Garryowen with white van in the yard

CAB seizes two houses from gang member in Limerick

The Criminal Assets Bureau has seized two houses in Limerick from criminal gang member Kieran Keane Junior.

Crime • 17 Oct

Teen remains in hospital following Donaghmede stabbing

A 17-year-old boy remains in hospital in Dublin following a row at a Tusla care unit in Dublin during which another teenager was stabbed to death.

Dublin • 16 Oct

A garda holds up a crime scene tape to allow an ambulance drive past

Ukraine in contact with family of teen killed in Dublin

The Ukrainian embassy has said it is providing consular assistance to the family of the Ukrainian teenager who was stabbed to death at an emergency residential care unit in Dublin yesterday.

Dublin • 16 Oct

Man and teenage boy charged with murder in north Cork

A 20-year-old man and a teenage boy have been charged with the murder of Barry Daly in the north Cork village of Doneraile at the weekend.

Munster • 15 Oct

drugs concealed in inconspicuous containers and a bag

Drugs worth €8.2m seized in two-day operation

A man is being questioned in connection with the seizure of over €8 million worth of heroin and cocaine as part of an operation targeting a major drugs dealing gang with national and international connections.

Ireland • 09 Oct

a forensic officer at work at a crime scene

Woman held after man dies following assault in Tipperary

Gardaí are continuing to question a woman, in her 20s, after a man died following an assault in Co Tipperary last night.

Ireland • 06 Oct

Gardaí said there had been a reduction of approximately 75% in residential burglaries last winter compared to a decade ago

Burglaries in focus ahead of winter months

Gardaí have said that while "opportunistic burglaries" are declining, the risks posed by organised crime networks remain high.

Crime • 01 Oct

PSNI arrests thousands under new domestic violence laws

Police in Northern Ireland made more than 5,000 arrests during the past three years under new legislation aimed at tackling violence against women and girls.

Ulster • 27 Sep

Aerial shot of the house belonging to 'Blondie'

CAB sells two homes linked to criminals for €250,000

The Criminal Assets Bureau has sold two properties linked to organised crime groups in Limerick and Longford for over €250,000.

Crime • 26 Sep

Sean Harding arriving at Nenagh District Court

Man charged at Nenagh court over burglary and assault

A 31-year-old man has appeared at Nenagh District Court charged in connection with an incident in Tipperary town on Friday night.

Courts • 15 Sep

Simon Harris speaking after a meeting of the Trade Forum in Dublin

Inquiry after threatening calls regarding Tánaiste's home

Gardaí are investigating several phone calls to garda stations relating to threats against the home of Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family.

Ireland • 07 Sep