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'Let us investigate' - Gardaí appeal to human trafficking victims to reach out for help

An Garda Síochána is appealing to people who may be victims of human trafficking to reach out for help. The call comes following a collaboration between Gardaí and colleagues in Romania and the UK targeting crime groups involved in human trafficking,...

23 Apr 2023 at 11:38

National News

Spanish authorities seek extradition of man in his 40s from Ireland for drug trafficking

A man in his 40s has been arrested by members of the Garda Extradition Unit (GEU). The 47-year-old man was arrested yesterday morning (Wednesday April 12) on the foot of a Schengen Information System (SIS II) Alert issued by Spanish authorities for ...

13 Apr 2023 at 10:07

National News

National: Human trafficking investigation launched following discovery of 14 people in container

An Garda Síochána at Wexford Garda Station have commenced a human trafficking investigation following the discovery of fourteen people in a shipping container arriving in Rosslare Europort at approximately 3am on Monday, 8th January 2024. Gardaí ...

10 Jan 2024 at 18:37

National News

Thee men due in court following seizure of firearms and ammunition in Co. Kildare

Three young men have been charged by gardai following the seizure of a number of high-powered firearms and dozens of rounds of ammunition over the weekend. The seizure and arrests were made during a major garda operation in Co. Kildare on ...

04 Mar 2024 at 07:42

National News

Guns and ammunition seized during garda operation targeting firearms trafficking

Three men have been arrested by gardai following the seizure of a number of high-powered firearms and dozens of rounds of ammunition. Details of the intelligence-led operation, which resulted in the seizure and arrests, have been ...

02 Mar 2024 at 20:08

Northern Ireland

Island of Ireland is ‘wealthy place’ for drug gangs to target

The island of Ireland is seen as “affluent and a wealthy place” for drug gangs to target, the Republic’s police chief has warned. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the use of drugs on both sides of the border has become ...

28 Feb 2024 at 12:32

National News

Three arrested in Co Cork as part of human trafficking probe

Three men have been arrested in Co Cork in an investigation into human trafficking and labour exploitation. The men, aged in their 30s and 40s, were arrested following searches in Co Cork and Co Roscommon. It is part of ...

02 Mar 2024 at 14:01

National News

National: Three arrested following searches in two counties as gardaí target human trafficking gang

Three men have been arrested by gardaí in Cork for organised crime related offences. The men, aged in their 30s and 40s, are currently detained in Garda Stations in Cork under section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act ...

02 Mar 2024 at 13:53

National News

Helen McEntee says new strategy will tackle people trafficking

A new strategy to tackle human trafficking in Ireland can help restore the country’s international top rating for combating the crime, Helen McEntee has predicted. The Minister for Justice was commenting as she ...

06 Nov 2023 at 13:38

National News

National: Gardaí conduct cross border operation with focus on human trafficking

Working as part of the Joint Agency Task Force (JATF), Gardaí conducted a number of operations along border counties on Monday, October 16, 2023, with a focus on rural crime and human trafficking. The ...

17 Oct 2023 at 10:42

National News

Government urged to tackle 'prevalent' human trafficking in Ireland by charity organisations

Most homeless charities believe they are encountering victims of human trafficking through their work but have insufficient knowledge to help them, new research suggests. On Monday, homelessness ...

22 Apr 2024 at 11:25

National News

€3.1m of cocaine, stacks of cash, luxury cars and jewellery seized as gardaí search 37 premises

Two men have been arrested after €3.1 million worth of cocaine, €353,000 in cash, cars, jewellery, designer watches, electronic devices, laptops and smartphones were seized by gardai during ...

02 Feb 2024 at 18:20

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