Case No. 6535Drug related intimidation (suspected) · Co. Dublin

Man in his 20s charged over drug-related intimidation in North Dublin

A man in his 20s was arrested by gardaí on Tuesday 13 February 2024 in North Dublin over suspected drug-related intimidation committed between 2022 and 2023. The arrest was made under Operation Fógra and under organised crime legislation, and he was detained at a Garda station on the northside under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007. He has since been charged. The latest development is that he is due before the Criminal Courts of Justice (Court 4) on Thursday 15 February 2024 at 10.30am, and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged15 Feb
    2 reports
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating suspected drug-related intimidation in the North Dublin region as part of Operation Fógra.
Where
The man was detained at a Garda station in North Dublin.
When
  • The suspected intimidation incidents were committed between 2022 and 2023, with no specific date given.
  • Gardaí arrested the man on Tuesday, 13 February 2024.
Cause
Gardaí say Operation Fógra was launched because drug-related intimidation is a major source of community harm and fear in the DMR.
Investigation
  • The man was arrested under organised crime legislation.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Other details
  • The man was detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007.
  • The suspect is a man in his 20s.
Charges
The man has since been charged.
In court
The man is due before the Criminal Courts of Justice (Court 4) on Thursday 15 February 2024 at 10.30am.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating drug-related intimidation in the North Dublin region. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe man is due to appear in court over incidents of drug-related intimidation in north Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe man was arrested on a Tuesday as part of investigations into incidents between 2022 and 2023. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenGardaí arrested one man on Tuesday, 13 February 2024. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe suspected intimidation incidents were committed between 2022 and 2023. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe man was arrested by gardaí as part of Operation Fógra. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe arrest is part of Operation Fógra. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe man was arrested under organised crime legislation. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • chargeThe man has since been charged. (dublinlive.ie, garda.ie)
  • courtThe man is due before the Criminal Courts of Justice (Court 4) on Thursday 15 February 2024 at 10.30am. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtThe man is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice (Court 4) on 15 February 2024 at 10.30am. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe man was detained at a garda station on the northside. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherGardaí say Operation Fógra was launched because drug-related intimidation is a major source of community harm and fear in the DMR. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe man was detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, at a Garda station in North Dublin. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Feb2024
    Court Appearance: Operation Fógra - Investigation into Drug Related Intimidation in North Dublin, 15th February 2024

    Garda press release confirming the arrest and charge of one man under Operation Fógra. The suspected intimidation is said to have been committed between 2022 and 2023, with no specific incident date given. The court appearance is at the Criminal Courts of Justice on 15 February 2024.

    accused, 20s, male
  2. 15 Feb2024
    Man due in court in connection with drug-related intimidation in Dublin

    Adds that the man in his 20s was arrested on Tuesday 13 February 2024, charged, and due in Court 4 of the Criminal Courts of Justice on 15 February 2024. The alleged incidents took place between 2022 and 2023 under Operation Fógra.

    accused, 20s, male