05/08/2026
Operation Meacán: Gardaí Seize Bikes, Drugs And Firearm In Dublin Day Of Action
Gardaí are carrying out a high-impact day of action under Operation Meacán in the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
As part of today's activity, officers conducted 74 searches across the region, seizing 75 e-bikes and e-scooters, seven Surron bikes, four scrambler motorcycles, three quad vehicles, €8,000 in cash, suspected drugs valued at more than €100,000 (pending analysis), and a sawn-off shotgun with ammunition.
Five people have been arrested to date: a man in his 20s is detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act at a Garda station in the Dublin Region in connection with the firearm seizure; a second male was arrested on foot of a bench warrant; and three other adult males were arrested and are currently detained for drug-related offences.
The operation is a focused, collaborative policing effort led by Divisional Crime Units and supported by Community Engagement Areas across the region, designed to fulfil Operation Meacán's aims.
Launched in December 2023 in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, Operation Meacán targets the use of electric motorbikes, e-scooters and e-bikes in criminality, including drug distribution, money laundering, transporting firearms, Drug Related Intimidation (DRI) and other serious offences.
In addition to enforcement, Gardaí engaged with the public in the Dublin Region on current rules for motorcycles, e-bikes and e-scooters, as well as new regulations due to take effect this month.
As part of today's activity, officers conducted 74 searches across the region, seizing 75 e-bikes and e-scooters, seven Surron bikes, four scrambler motorcycles, three quad vehicles, €8,000 in cash, suspected drugs valued at more than €100,000 (pending analysis), and a sawn-off shotgun with ammunition.
The operation is a focused, collaborative policing effort led by Divisional Crime Units and supported by Community Engagement Areas across the region, designed to fulfil Operation Meacán's aims.
Launched in December 2023 in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, Operation Meacán targets the use of electric motorbikes, e-scooters and e-bikes in criminality, including drug distribution, money laundering, transporting firearms, Drug Related Intimidation (DRI) and other serious offences.
In addition to enforcement, Gardaí engaged with the public in the Dublin Region on current rules for motorcycles, e-bikes and e-scooters, as well as new regulations due to take effect this month.
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05 August 2026
Operation Meacán: Gardaí Seize Bikes, Drugs And Firearm In Dublin Day Of Action
Gardaí are carrying out a high-impact day of action under Operation Meacán in the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
Operation Meacán: Gardaí Seize Bikes, Drugs And Firearm In Dublin Day Of Action
Gardaí are carrying out a high-impact day of action under Operation Meacán in the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
05 August 2026
Foley Unveils First Action Plan For National Strategy For Women And Girls 2025–2030
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has published the first Action Plan under the National Strategy for Women and Girls 2025–2030.
Foley Unveils First Action Plan For National Strategy For Women And Girls 2025–2030
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has published the first Action Plan under the National Strategy for Women and Girls 2025–2030.
05 August 2026
Road Safety Must Be A National Priority - Murphy
Road safety should be treated as a national priority in the wake of issues seen over the August bank holiday, Fine Gael TD Michael Murphy has said, urging changes in driver behaviour and reforms to roads policing.
Road Safety Must Be A National Priority - Murphy
Road safety should be treated as a national priority in the wake of issues seen over the August bank holiday, Fine Gael TD Michael Murphy has said, urging changes in driver behaviour and reforms to roads policing.
04 August 2026
Boil Water Notice Issued For Galtee Regional Supply As Dry Weather Strains Treatment
Uisce Éireann, following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), has introduced a Boil Water Notice for all customers served by the Galtee Regional Water Supply Scheme to protect public health.
Boil Water Notice Issued For Galtee Regional Supply As Dry Weather Strains Treatment
Uisce Éireann, following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), has introduced a Boil Water Notice for all customers served by the Galtee Regional Water Supply Scheme to protect public health.
04 August 2026
Whitemountain Quarries Fined €1.2 Million Over Donegal Roadworks Tragedy
A construction firm has been fined €1.2 million after admitting health and safety breaches linked to a fatal roadworks incident in Donegal that claimed three lives and injured a fourth person.
Whitemountain Quarries Fined €1.2 Million Over Donegal Roadworks Tragedy
A construction firm has been fined €1.2 million after admitting health and safety breaches linked to a fatal roadworks incident in Donegal that claimed three lives and injured a fourth person.
04 August 2026
Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran Meets Councils On Liffey Valley Park Strategy Progress
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, met representatives from Kildare County Council, Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council and Fingal County Council on 30 July to assess progress on implementing the Liffey Valley Park Strategy, which was adopted by the four local authorities.
Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran Meets Councils On Liffey Valley Park Strategy Progress
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, met representatives from Kildare County Council, Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council and Fingal County Council on 30 July to assess progress on implementing the Liffey Valley Park Strategy, which was adopted by the four local authorities.
03 August 2026
Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses After Critical Two-Car Collision in Ballyshannon
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious two-vehicle collision that occurred in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, on Saturday 25th July 2026. Emergency services and Gardaí attended the scene at Erne Roundabout in Coolcholly at approximately 10:00pm.
Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses After Critical Two-Car Collision in Ballyshannon
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious two-vehicle collision that occurred in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, on Saturday 25th July 2026. Emergency services and Gardaí attended the scene at Erne Roundabout in Coolcholly at approximately 10:00pm.
03 August 2026
€1.5m Shankill Water Upgrade To Enable New Homes
A €1.5 million Uisce Éireann project in the Shanganagh area of Shankill, Co Dublin, will boost water network capacity to support planned housing and business growth, with completion targeted by the end of 2026.
€1.5m Shankill Water Upgrade To Enable New Homes
A €1.5 million Uisce Éireann project in the Shanganagh area of Shankill, Co Dublin, will boost water network capacity to support planned housing and business growth, with completion targeted by the end of 2026.
03 August 2026
Govt Unveils First-Year Update On Dublin City Taskforce Programme
The Government has published the first annual progress update on implementing the Dublin City Taskforce's recommendations, noting advances on flagship projects, strengthened delivery structures and upgrades to the public realm, safety and cleanliness.
Govt Unveils First-Year Update On Dublin City Taskforce Programme
The Government has published the first annual progress update on implementing the Dublin City Taskforce's recommendations, noting advances on flagship projects, strengthened delivery structures and upgrades to the public realm, safety and cleanliness.
31 July 2026
Funding Approved For 10-Unit Domestic Violence Refuge In Carlow
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan TD, have approved funding for a new domestic violence refuge in Carlow Town.
Funding Approved For 10-Unit Domestic Violence Refuge In Carlow
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O'Callaghan TD, have approved funding for a new domestic violence refuge in Carlow Town.
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