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14/01/2020
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Taxi Driver Injured In Shooting In Drogheda
An investigation has been launched after a taxi driver was shot in an incident in Drogheda, Co Louth.
At about 6.20pm yesterday, a number of shots were fired at a taxi from another vehicle on the Bridge of Peace.
Gardaí have said that they do not believe that the taxi driver was the intended target. The driver, aged in his late 30s, is being treated at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.
Five Arrested In Connection With Violent Disorder In Limerick
Gardaí investigating a violent disorder incident in Limerick earlier this month, have arrested five people.
An incident, involving a number of people armed with weapons, took place at Lenihan Avenue, in Prospect, on Saturday 04 January.
Four men, aged between 19 and 45, and one juvenile were arrested in the southside of the city. They are currently detained at Roxboro Road and Henry Street Garda Stations.
Major Drug Seizures Made In Dublin House Searches
A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested in connection with significant drug seizures in Dublin.
During search operations, cannabis, cocaine, MDMA and heroin, worth an estimated €758,000, was seized from a number of houses on Monday 13 January.
Drug related paraphernalia and documentation were also seized.
The man remains in custody at Ballyfermot Garda Station.
(MH/CM)
An investigation has been launched after a taxi driver was shot in an incident in Drogheda, Co Louth.
At about 6.20pm yesterday, a number of shots were fired at a taxi from another vehicle on the Bridge of Peace.
Gardaí have said that they do not believe that the taxi driver was the intended target. The driver, aged in his late 30s, is being treated at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.
Five Arrested In Connection With Violent Disorder In Limerick
Gardaí investigating a violent disorder incident in Limerick earlier this month, have arrested five people.
An incident, involving a number of people armed with weapons, took place at Lenihan Avenue, in Prospect, on Saturday 04 January.
Four men, aged between 19 and 45, and one juvenile were arrested in the southside of the city. They are currently detained at Roxboro Road and Henry Street Garda Stations.
Major Drug Seizures Made In Dublin House Searches
A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested in connection with significant drug seizures in Dublin.
During search operations, cannabis, cocaine, MDMA and heroin, worth an estimated €758,000, was seized from a number of houses on Monday 13 January.
Drug related paraphernalia and documentation were also seized.
The man remains in custody at Ballyfermot Garda Station.
(MH/CM)
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Renewed Appeal Over Murder Of Taxi Driver
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25 November 2011
Kenny Calls Taxi Driver Attack 'Deplorable'
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Kenny Calls Taxi Driver Attack 'Deplorable'
The Dublin North East Labour TD has joined with the Irish Taxi Federation in deploring the death of Moses Ayanwole, who was assaulted on Wednesday.
19 August 2008
Three Arrested Following Cross Border Pursuit
A taxi driver, held at gunpoint, was forced to drive two armed men across the border during a garda pursuit on Monday night. The men, aged 19 and 39, allegedly threatened gardaí with what is believed to have been a firearm before forcing a taxi driver to aid their escape.
Three Arrested Following Cross Border Pursuit
A taxi driver, held at gunpoint, was forced to drive two armed men across the border during a garda pursuit on Monday night. The men, aged 19 and 39, allegedly threatened gardaí with what is believed to have been a firearm before forcing a taxi driver to aid their escape.
21 March 2008
Couple Remanded Over Taxi Driver Murder
A man and woman, both in their 20s, are currently being questioned by gardaí, following the stabbing of an off-duty taxi driver in west Dublin. Mark Smyth, a 31-year-old taxi driver from the Hawthorns, Duleek, Co Meath was attacked in the Fortlawn estate on Tuesday night. He had been stabbed more than 20 times in the neck and chest.
Couple Remanded Over Taxi Driver Murder
A man and woman, both in their 20s, are currently being questioned by gardaí, following the stabbing of an off-duty taxi driver in west Dublin. Mark Smyth, a 31-year-old taxi driver from the Hawthorns, Duleek, Co Meath was attacked in the Fortlawn estate on Tuesday night. He had been stabbed more than 20 times in the neck and chest.
04 July 2012
Five Years For Woman Who Robbed Taxi With Sringe
A woman has been sentenced to five years in jail for robbing a taxi driver while threatening him with a syringe. The robbery occurred after the driver turned down her sexual advances. 30-year-old Mary Ward had propositioned the taxi driver, quoting him prices for various sexual acts. However when he declined it quickly became a robbery.
Five Years For Woman Who Robbed Taxi With Sringe
A woman has been sentenced to five years in jail for robbing a taxi driver while threatening him with a syringe. The robbery occurred after the driver turned down her sexual advances. 30-year-old Mary Ward had propositioned the taxi driver, quoting him prices for various sexual acts. However when he declined it quickly became a robbery.
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