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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5217Theft (organised retail theft) · Co. Limerick

Man in his 40s charged over alleged organised retail theft under Operation Táirge

Gardaí allege that multiple thefts of premium alcohol and spirits, with an estimated potential loss to retailers of over €30,000, were carried out by an Eastern European organised crime gang in County Limerick. The suspect is a man in his 40s whose nationality is not stated, and the articles give no dates for the alleged thefts. He was detained as part of Operation Táirge and has been charged in connection with the investigation. He is due to appear before a special sitting of Limerick District Court on 21 August 2024 at 9.30am, and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged21 Aug
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gardaí attribute the alleged thefts to an Eastern European organised crime gang.
  • The alleged thefts primarily involve premium alcohol and spirits.
Where
The case is described as organised retail theft in County Limerick, with the press release referring to nationwide offending.
When
The articles give no dates or locations for the alleged thefts.
Investigation
  • A man in his 40s was detained as part of Operation Táirge.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Charges
The man, in his 40s, has been charged in connection with the investigation into multiple thefts.
In court
He is due to appear before a special sitting of Limerick District Court on 21 August 2024 at 9.30am.
Other details
The estimated potential loss to retailers is in excess of €30,000.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe alleged thefts are attributed to an Eastern European organised crime gang. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe alleged thefts primarily involve premium alcohol and spirits. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe man was detained as part of Operation Táirge. (garda.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • chargeA man in his 40s has been charged in connection with the investigation. (garda.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear before a special sitting of Limerick District Court on 21 August 2024 at 9.30am. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe estimated potential loss to retailers is over €30,000. (garda.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 21 Aug2024
    Chargedgarda.ie, first report
    Court Appearance: Operation Táirge, Arrest of Male for Nationwide Organised Retail Theft. 21st August, 2024.

    Garda press release announcing the charge and court date for a man detained under Operation Táirge; the article gives no dates or locations for the thefts themselves.

    accused, 40s, male