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Case No. 5137Drone incursion (illegal use of a drone) · Co. Dublin · 24 Aug 2024

Gardaí seize electronic devices following drone incursion at Aviva Stadium

Gardaí investigating the illegal use of a drone during the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at the Aviva Stadium on 24 August 2024 seized a significant number of electronic devices at a Dublin residence. The drone was later discovered and seized by gardaí, and the investigation is ongoing.

  1. Reported7 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
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  • investigationGardaí are investigating the illegal use of a drone during the Aer Lingus College Football Classic game at the Aviva Stadium. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe drone was later discovered and seized by gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationMembers of the DMR South Central Detective Units assisted by the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau conducted a search of a residential property in the Dublin area. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact Irishtown Garda station or the Garda Confidential Line. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe College Football Classic 2024 was between Georgia Tech and Florida State, with Georgia Tech winning 24 to 21. (irishtimes.com)

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  1. 7 Sep2024
    Reportedirishtimes.com, first report
    Gardaí seize electronic devices following drone incursion at Aviva during college football game

    Reports that DMR South Central Detective Units, assisted by the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau, searched a residential property in the Dublin area and seized a significant number of electronic devices as part of the investigation into the drone incursion at Aviva Stadium on 24 August 2024.