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30/06/2008
Pitbull Terrorize Garda
A member of the garda is being treated in hospital following a vicious attack by to pitbull terriers during a house search last week.
The garda, who is in his forties received over 100 stitches to treat the severe wounds to his leg.
Three of the seven people at the house on Dominic Road in Galway at the time were arrested in connection with the discovery of €4,000 worth of Heroin.
A further four males and one female were later arrested in connection with the find.
Gardaí returned to the home on Friday, accompanied by the local dog warden. During their return a second member of the garda was attacked by one of the dogs, he received superficial injuries. Both pitbulls were removed and later put down.
Another two men were arrested in the city late on Saturday afternoon and held at Galway garda station.
All seven have since been released and all are being charged under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. A file is now being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to those detained.
(DW)
The garda, who is in his forties received over 100 stitches to treat the severe wounds to his leg.
Three of the seven people at the house on Dominic Road in Galway at the time were arrested in connection with the discovery of €4,000 worth of Heroin.
A further four males and one female were later arrested in connection with the find.
Gardaí returned to the home on Friday, accompanied by the local dog warden. During their return a second member of the garda was attacked by one of the dogs, he received superficial injuries. Both pitbulls were removed and later put down.
Another two men were arrested in the city late on Saturday afternoon and held at Galway garda station.
All seven have since been released and all are being charged under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act. A file is now being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to those detained.
(DW)
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