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Case No. 5204Theft (unauthorised taking of motorbikes) · Co. Dublin · 21 Aug 2024

Gardaí seize five motorbikes and arrest man in Blanchardstown, Dublin

Gardaí searched a property under warrant in the Blanchardstown area of Dublin and seized five motorbikes, four of which had been confirmed as stolen in recent months. A man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the investigation and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested23 Aug
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatGardaí seized five motorbikes on Wednesday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe search was part of an investigation into organised crime in the Blanchardstown area of the DMR West. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe seizure took place on Wednesday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe operation was intelligence-led and targeted the unauthorised taking of motorbikes in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationFive motorbikes were recovered after a search under warrant. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are trying to identify the owner of the fifth motorbike, a red Honda CR Series off-road motorcycle. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA Garda spokesperson said investigations into the seizures are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeOne male aged in his 40s was arrested in connection with the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherFour of the motorbikes have been confirmed as stolen in recent months in Dublin, Kildare and Meath. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe arrested man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in the DMR. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Aug2024
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai arrest one man and seize five motorbikes as part of investigation

    First report of this incident. It gives the seizure of five motorbikes, the arrest of one man in his 40s, and an appeal to trace the owner of the fifth motorbike.

    suspect, 40s, male