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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15262Possession of stolen property and burglary tools · Co. Kildare · 29 Nov 2024

Man remanded in custody over alleged burglary-related items and stolen jewellery

Edward Connors, 28, of Tallaght, has been charged with possessing items allegedly used in a burglary, stolen jewellery and stolen gold and diamond earrings, as part of an operation targeting an organised criminal group. Three men were arrested in a search in Dublin and Kildare on 29 November 2024, and Connors was arrested at Ballymote Garda Station on 8 December. On 9 December he was refused bail and remanded in custody at Donegal District Court. The case was adjourned to Sligo District Court on 12 December 2024 for DPP directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested2 Dec
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Dec
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí arrested three men in an operation targeting an organised criminal group suspected of burglaries of residential and commercial properties in the North-Western Region and elsewhere.
When
The search operation took place in Dublin and Kildare on Friday 29 November 2024.
Where
  • One source says jewellery was stolen in a burglary at a residential property at Roslahan, Manulla, County Mayo, on 29 November 2024, while another says all three offences are alleged to have taken place at Cadamstown, Johnstown Bridge, County Kildare, on that date.
  • Gold and diamond stud earrings were stolen in a burglary at Meelick East, Tuam, County Galway, on 28 November 2024.
Investigation
  • Garda Peter Cawley gave evidence that he arrested the accused at Ballymote Garda Station on Sunday 8 December 2024.
  • The three men arrested in the operation were one in his 50s and two in their 20s, and were detained at a Garda Station in the North-Western Region under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.
Charges
  • The accused is charged with possessing items allegedly used in a burglary, including a signal blocker, gloves, torches, a pry bar, pliers, screwdrivers, a signal interference device, a telescopic ladder and a vehicle refuelling kit.
  • The accused is charged with possessing stolen jewellery, including a gold bracelet, a gold chain and a ring.
  • The accused is further charged with possessing gold and diamond stud earrings stolen in the Meelick East, Tuam, burglary.
In court
  • The accused was refused bail and remanded in custody at Donegal District Court on Monday 9 December 2024, where the judge said she was satisfied to refuse bail.
  • The case was adjourned to Sligo District Court on 12 December 2024 for DPP directions.
  • Two men arrested in the operation were due to appear before a special sitting of Sligo District Court on 6 December 2024.
Other details
  • Four vehicles were seized, including a high performance blue BMW, and a substantial amount of suspected stolen property was recovered.
  • The car the accused was travelling in as a passenger was found to have false registration plates.
  • The operation is part of Operation Thor, An Garda Síochána's national strategy against organised crime groups involved in burglaries, and investigations are ongoing.
25 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí arrested three men in an operation targeting an organised criminal group. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe search operation took place in Dublin and Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe jewellery was stolen in a burglary at a residential property at Roslahan, Manulla, County Mayo, on November 29. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe search operation took place on Friday 29 November 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe search operation took place in Dublin and Kildare on Friday, November 29 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenAll three offences are alleged to have taken place on November 29, 2024, at Cadamstown, Johnstown Bridge, County Kildare. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí from divisions across the North-Western Region arrested three males, one in his 50s and two in their 20s. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe three men are detained at a Garda Station in the North-Western Region under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí had previously arrested three men as part of an operation targeting an organised criminal group. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA garda gave evidence that he arrested the accused at Ballymote Garda Station on 8 December. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with having items allegedly used in a burglary, including a signal blocker, in his possession. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe items listed include gloves, torches, a pry bar, pliers, screwdrivers, a signal interference device, a telescopic ladder and a vehicle refuelling kit. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with possessing stolen jewellery including a gold bracelet, a gold chain and a ring. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is further charged with possessing gold and diamond stud earrings stolen in a burglary at Meelick East, Tuam, County Galway, on November 28. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtTwo men are due to appear before a special sitting of Sligo District Court on 6 December 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused was remanded in custody after being refused bail at Donegal District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge said she was satisfied to refuse bail. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Sligo District Court on 12 December for DPP directions. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherFour vehicles were seized, including a high performance blue BMW. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherA substantial amount of suspected stolen property was recovered. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe operation is part of Operation Thor, a national Garda strategy against organised crime groups involved in burglaries. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe two men arrested in the investigation are aged in their 50s and 20s. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherA third man is still detained at a Garda Station in the North Western Region. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe car the accused was travelling in as a passenger was found to have false registration plates. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Dec2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man in Donegal court over alleged involvement in burglaries in Mayo and Galway

    First report of the court appearance. It names the accused and lists the burglary-related items and stolen jewellery and earrings. It also gives the Mayo and Galway burglary dates and the adjournment to Sligo District Court.

    accused, Edward Connors, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Edward Connors
  2. 6 Dec2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, follow-up
    Two men to appear in court in connection with garda operation in Kildare and Dublin

    Adds that two men are to appear before Sligo District Court on 6 December 2024, that a third man is still detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006, and that four vehicles and suspected stolen property were seized. The article names no one and does not link the operation to a specific burglary, so the case_id match to the Kildare possession charge (15262) is an inference from the Kildare search on 29 November 2024 and the stolen property.

    suspect, 50s, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, male
  3. 2 Dec2024
    Arrestedkildarenow.com, follow-up
    Three arrests following Operation Thor in Dublin and Kildare

    Reports that three men (one in his 50s, two in their 20s) were arrested in an Operation Thor search in Dublin and Kildare on 29 November 2024, that four vehicles and suspected stolen property were seized, and that the men are detained in the North-Western Region.

    suspect, 50s, malesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, 20s, male