Ireland Case No. 3282Hijacking (theft of electric vehicles) · Co. Dublin · 21 Apr 2026
Gardaí arrest two juveniles following series of hijackings on Grand Canal Greenway
Gardaí executed 10 search warrants and arrested two juveniles in connection with a series of hijackings along the Grand Canal Greenway, Dublin, on 21 April 2026 as part of Operation Meacán. Items seized included two suspected stolen e-bikes, two e-scooters, three e-bike batteries, electronic devices, and a bank card.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested21 Apr
3 reports - Chargednot reported
- In court21 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports34 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí conducted a high intensity policing operation along the Grand Canal Greenway between Killeen Road, Dublin 10 and Grangecastle, Dublin 22. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí executed 10 search warrants at domestic residences in Ballyfermot, Clondalkin, Kilmainham and Lucan. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí seized two electric bicycles suspected to be stolen. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized two e-scooters suspected to be used during robberies. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized three electric bicycle batteries with the serial numbers removed. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized electronic devices of evidential value. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized a bank card believed to have been stolen. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí arrested two juveniles in connection with the investigation. (garda.ie)
- whatTwo juveniles were arrested in connection with vehicle hi-jackings along the Grand Canal Greenway. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatTwo electric bicycles suspected to be stolen were seized. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatTwo e-scooters suspected to be used during robberies were seized. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatThree electric bicycle batteries with serial numbers removed were seized. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatElectronic devices of evidential value were seized. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatA bank card believed to have been stolen was seized. (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whereTen search warrants were executed at domestic residences in Ballyfermot, Clondalkin, Kilmainham and Lucan. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe juveniles were detained at Garda Stations in DMR West. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe operation was conducted along the Grand Canal Greenway between Killeen Road, Dublin 10 and Grangecastle, Dublin 22. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe operation took place on Tuesday 21 April 2026. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the matter are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe juveniles are detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Garda Stations in DMR West. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe operation is a targeted collaborative approach by Serious Crime South Detective Units and Crime Task Force, supported by Clondalkin Community Engagement. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí used both covert and visible patrols on the Grand Canal Greenway to identify suspects following a series of vehicle hijackings. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí from Serious Crime South and Community Engagement Clondalkin undertook a policing operation in the area. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe two juveniles are detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Garda Stations in DMR West. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe operation is a targeted collaborative approach by Serious Crime South Detective Units and Crime Task Force, supported by Clondalkin Community Engagement, intended to meet the objectives of Operation Meacán. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationTwo juveniles were arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe operation was part of Operation Meacán, aimed at tackling the use of electric vehicles for criminal activity. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationOfficers from Serious Crime South and Community Engagement Clondalkin carried out the operation. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe two male juveniles arrested in connection with the investigation have been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtThe two juveniles appeared before court. (garda.ie)
- otherNo further information is available as the matter is before the courts. (garda.ie)
- otherThe aim of Operation Meacán is to tackle the use of electric vehicles such as e-motorcycles used for criminal activity including drug dealing, money laundering, transporting firearms, DRI and other serious offences. (garda.ie)
- otherOperation Meacán aims to tackle the use of electric vehicles for criminal activity including drug dealing, money laundering, transporting firearms, DRI and other serious offences. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe Grand Canal Greenway is described as a busy route used by walkers, runners and commuters on bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Apr2026Gardai execute search warrants and arrest two juveniles following of hijackings
Details of the Operation Meacán day of action, items seized during 10 search warrants, and the arrest and detention of two juveniles under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
suspectsuspect - 21 Apr2026Two arrested by Gardai investigating Grand Canal Greenway hi-jackings
Reports the arrest of two juveniles and details of the 10-warrant search operation, items seized, and the operation's link to Operation Meacán.
suspectsuspect - 21 Apr2026Operation Meacán: Day of Action, Arrests, DMR West- 21st April 2026
Official Garda press release providing full operational details including the specific areas searched (Ballyfermot, Clondalkin, Kilmainham, Lucan), the complete list of items seized, the legal basis for detention, and the stated objectives of Operation Meacán.
suspectsuspect - 21 Apr2026Update (1)- Operation Meacán: Day of Action, Arrests, DMR West- 21st April 2026
Confirms the two male juveniles have been charged and appeared before court; investigations ongoing; no further information available as the matter is before the courts.
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