28/08/2019

Garda Injured During Dublin Drugs Seizure

A man has been arrested and a quantity of cocaine seized following an stop and search which saw a Gardaí injured in Dublin on Monday.

The incident took place at around 6pm when a local Roads Policing Unit stopped a car on the M50 at Tallaght and discovered cocaine worth €10,000.

The vehicle suddenly fled the scene and collided with a Garda member, before being located a short distance away. The driver, a 20-year-old male, was apprehended following a short pursuit on foot and is expected before Dublin District Court this week.

The guard was treated for minor injuries at Tallaght Hospital and later discharged.



(JG/MH)

Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

19 May 2014
Labour Euro Candidate Launches 'Seven Point Plan'
Labour European election candidate Emer Cotello, has vowed to make Europe work better for Dublin, as she launched a seven point plan as part of election campaign. One-third of Ireland’s population lives in Dublin. An economically vibrant Dublin is therefore vital to Ireland’s overall economic and social well-being.
11 April 2012
Man Shot In Leg At His Dublin Home
A man was shot in the leg at his home in Dublin last night. The man, in his 30s, was shot at a number of times, at his house in Tallaght, south Dublin, according to Gardai. He was taken to Tallaght Hospital, and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The victim was shot at three times in the leg at his front door.
25 March 2014
Teen Arrested Following Firearm Seizure
A 19-year-old man has been arrested by gardaí following the seizure of a firearm in Tallaght, Dublin. He was arrested on the Jobstown Road at approximately 12.40am on Tuesday morning. Gardaí were alerted after a man was seen holding a weapon. The male was chased on foot and gardaí disarmed and arrested him.
17 June 2014
Man Released Following Dublin Shooting
A man has been released without charge after being questioned in connection with the shooting of a boy in Dublin on Friday. The six-year-old was shot in the neck in Ballyfermot. A man was detained on suspicion of withholding information. A file is being prepared for the DPP.
04 September 2015
Man Dies Following Serious Assault In Dublin
A man has died after being seriously assaulted in Dublin. The attack happened in the Avonbeg Gardens area at around 5.30pm on Thursday. The victim was taken to Tallaght Hospital, however he was pronounced dead a short time later. No arrests have been made. Gardai are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.