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Case No. 6061Handling stolen goods (suspected) · Co. Meath · 16 Apr 2024

Gardaí appeal for owners of seized alcohol and tools after Trim van stop

On Tuesday evening, 16 April 2024, gardaí on patrol in Trim, County Meath, stopped a van they had seen acting suspiciously. After searching the rear, they seized bottles of rum, whiskey, vodka and motor oil, plus a ratchet and spanner set, which they suspected were stolen. The driver was arrested, and gardaí said their investigations are ongoing. No charge has been reported, and on 19 April gardaí appealed to the public to help return the items to their rightful owners.

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  2. Arrested19 Apr
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí seized bottles of rum, whiskey and vodka, motor oil, and a ratchet and spanner set from the van.
Where
The van was stopped in the Meath town of Trim.
When
The van was stopped on a Tuesday evening, 16 April 2024.
Cause
Gardaí on patrol noticed the van acting suspiciously and stopped it.
Investigation
  • Gardaí searched the rear of the van and found items they suspected were stolen.
  • Gardaí seized all of the items.
  • The driver of the van was arrested.
Charges
No charge has been reported.
Other details
  • Gardaí said their investigations are ongoing.
  • On 19 April 2024, gardaí appealed to the public to help return the items to their rightful owners.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe seized items included bottles of rum, whiskey, vodka, motor oil and a ratchet and spanner set. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereGardaí on patrol were in the Meath town of Trim. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe van was stopped on a Tuesday evening. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí searched the rear of the vehicle and found suspected stolen goods. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí seized all of the items. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGardaí noticed the van acting suspiciously and stopped it. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGardaí said their investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGardaí appealed to the public to help return the items to their rightful owners. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Apr2024
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí hoping to return bottles of rum, whisky and car oil to owner after theft

    Garda appeal for the owners of the seized items. The article says the stop was on Tuesday evening; the date 2024-04-16 is inferred from the article's publication date of Friday 19 April 2024. No charge is reported.

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