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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23293Illegal dumping · Co. Louth

Over 100 pallets tipped at site in Rathmullen, Drogheda

Gardaí launched an investigation after the contents of a truck, including more than 100 pallets, were tipped at a site in Rathmullen, Drogheda, County Louth. Louth County Council subsequently removed the pallets from the site.

  1. Reported4 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whatThe contents of a truck, including more than 100 pallets, were tipped at a site in Rathmullen, Drogheda (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí launched an investigation and immediately contacted Louth County Council following the discovery (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherMore than 100 pallets were removed from the site by Louth County Council (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherGardaí confirmed the dumping of the material is a criminal offence and a full investigation will be carried out (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherGardaí and local authorities had previously warned businesses and the public about responsible disposal of pallets ahead of Halloween (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Oct2026
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    More than 100 pallets tipped in Louth as Gardaí launch investigation

    Gardaí confirmed the dumping is a criminal offence and a full investigation will be carried out. Louth County Council removed the pallets. Gardaí noted they had previously warned businesses and the public about responsible pallet disposal ahead of Halloween.