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Case No. 7484Illegal fireworks possession · Co. Tipperary

Gardaí seize illegal fireworks in Roscrea search, Co Tipperary

Roscrea and Nenagh gardaí, assisted by the Southern Region Dog Unit, searched a property in Roscrea, Co Tipperary, on a Wednesday, and seized dozens of illegal fireworks. The seizure was reported on 28 September 2023, and gardaí posted a photograph of the haul on X, where it had almost 80,000 views. The reports give no suspect, arrest, charge, court appearance or sentence. The latest development is the publicised seizure, updated on 29 September 2023.

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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí seized illegal fireworks at a property.
Where
The property searched was in Roscrea, Co Tipperary.
When
The search took place on a Wednesday, and the seizure was reported on 28 September 2023.
Investigation
  • Roscrea and Nenagh gardaí searched the property with assistance from the Southern Region Dog Unit.
  • Gardaí uncovered dozens of fireworks at the property and seized them.
Cause
Gardaí said the operation was aimed at maintaining public safety.
Weapon
Gardaí described the seized items as fireworks and said fireworks pose serious safety risks to people and property.
Other details
  • Gardaí posted a photograph of the seized haul on X, calling it a cracking good seizure.
  • The gardaí's post about the seizure had almost 80,000 views on X.
Charges
No arrest, suspect or charge is reported.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized illegal fireworks at the property. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereGardaí searched a property in Roscrea, Co Tipperary. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí uncovered dozens of fireworks and seized them. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe gardaí's post about the seizure had almost 80,000 views on X. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Sep2023
    Otheririshmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai show off firework haul seized with dog unit as social media chimes in

    Single property search and seizure of illegal fireworks in Roscrea, publicised by gardaí on X. No arrest, suspect or charge is reported.