Case No. 2749Theft · Co. Dublin
Gardaí investigating alleged theft of parcels and letters in Crumlin, Dublin 12
Gardaí are investigating the alleged theft of a significant volume of parcels and letters along a Dublin 12 area mailing route, with many items reported missing for up to eight weeks. A person of interest has been identified, and An Post has located some undelivered mail on the Crumlin postal route.
- Reported13 Dec
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged13 Dec
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports21 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA significant volume of parcels and letters were allegedly stolen along a Dublin 12 area mailing route. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe is alleged to have knowingly facilitated the entry into the State of a person who was an illegal immigrant or intended to seek asylum. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe is alleged to have knowingly possessed seven images of child pornography at his home address on 6 June 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe theft occurred primarily in the Dublin 12 area, specifically on one postal route in Crumlin. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe first offence took place at Terminal 1, Dublin Airport. (irishtimes.com)
- whenMany of the stolen items were reported missing for as long as eight weeks. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe first offence is alleged to have occurred on 4 August 2021. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí confirmed they are investigating the alleged theft. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA person of interest has been identified. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGarda headquarters described the matter as investigating a report of alleged theft of a volume of material from a national service provider. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationAn Post's investigation in conjunction with An Garda Síochána located a number of undelivered letters and small packages on the Crumlin postal route. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe prosecution follows an investigation by the Garda National Immigration Bureau. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe first charge is contrary to section 2 of the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act, 2000. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe second charge is under Section 6(1) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act, 1998. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward for trial. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Kelly ordered him to appear before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 14 February. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe was remanded on €400 bail. (irishtimes.com)
- otherA special phone line was provided for impacted customers. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe has yet to enter a plea. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe surrendered his passport. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe served as a Fine Gael member of Dublin City Council from 2004 to 2014. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Dec2024Bill Tormey, ex-Fine Gael councillor, charged with human trafficking, possession of child abuse images
Book of evidence served at Dublin District Court; DPP consented to trial; remanded on €400 bail with conditions including surrender of passport and no contact with witnesses.
accused, Dr Bill Tormey, 73, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dr Bill Tormey - 13 Dec2024Gardaí investigating alleged theft of significant volume of parcels and letters in Crumlin area
Initial report of the theft investigation; a person of interest identified but not yet charged; some stolen mail located by An Post.
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