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Case No. 5730Deportation (Sex Offenders Act offence) · Co. Laois · 7 Jun 2024

Chico Makamda deported to Democratic Republic of Congo by GNIB

Chico Makamda was convicted of failing to notify a change in details under the Sex Offenders Act 2001 and was serving a custodial sentence in Midlands Prison, Laois. He has 19 recorded previous convictions in the state for sexual offences, false imprisonment and theft. Gardaí attached to the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), with help from the Department of Justice, deported him to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday 7 June 2024. A notice issued on 8 June 2024 reported the removal, which was the first by An Garda Síochána to that country.

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Key facts

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What happened
GNIB and the Department of Justice executed a deportation order against Chico Makamda to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Where
Chico Makamda was serving a custodial sentence in Midlands Prison, Laois.
When
  • The deportation was carried out on Friday 7 June 2024.
  • A Garda notice reporting the deportation was issued on 8 June 2024.
Cause
The removal was carried out under a deportation order.
Charges
Chico Makamda was convicted of failing to notify a change in details under the Sex Offenders Act 2001.
Sentence
Chico Makamda was serving a custodial sentence; the length of the sentence is not given in the sources.
Other details
  • Chico Makamda has 19 recorded previous convictions in the state for sexual offences, false imprisonment and theft.
  • The deportation was a priority operation for GNIB given Chico Makamda's criminal background.
  • This was the first removal by An Garda Síochána to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Investigation
Engagement between officials of the Democratic Republic of Congo and GNIB obtained travel documents and visas and coordinated escort arrangements.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGNIB and the Department of Justice executed a Deportation Order of Chico Makamda to the Democratic Republic of Congo. (garda.ie)
  • whereChico Makamda was serving his sentence in Midlands Prison. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe deportation was carried out on Friday 7 June 2024. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe deportation was facilitated by engagement between DRC officials and GNIB to obtain travel documents, visas and coordinate escort arrangements. (garda.ie)
  • chargeHe was convicted of Failing to Notify a Change in Details in contravention of the Sex Offenders Act 2001. (garda.ie)
  • otherHe has 19 recorded previous convictions in the state for sexual offences, false imprisonment and theft. (garda.ie)
  • otherThis was the first removal by An Garda Síochána to the Democratic Republic of Congo. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jun2024
    Othergarda.ie, first report
    An Garda Síochána execute Deportation Order of Chico Makamda, to Democratic Republic of Congo. 7th June, 2024.

    Reports the execution of a deportation order; first removal by An Garda Síochána to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    convicted, Chico Makamda, named, non-irish (judged from name)Chico Makamda