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Case No. 18648Violent disorder · Co. Cork

Three men charged after weapons seized in Charleville, Co Cork

Violent disorder incidents occurred in Charleville, County Cork, on 16 December 2023 and 8 January 2024. Gardaí searched seven residential properties in the Charleville area during a search and arrest operation, seizing 30 implements, including slash hooks, machetes and golf clubs, two suspected petrol bombs and quantities of cannabis, and four men were arrested. Three men were charged following the seizure and appeared before Midleton District Court on 11 January 2024. Investigations are ongoing, and no names, ages or nationalities of the suspects or victims are given in the sources.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested11 Jan
  3. Charged12 Jan
  4. In court11 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Four men were arrested in connection with the violent disorder investigation.
  • Gardaí seized slash hooks, machetes and golf clubs, and recovered two suspected petrol bombs.
Where
The search and arrest operation and seizures took place in Charleville, County Cork.
When
The violent disorder incidents occurred on 16 December 2023 and 8 January 2024.
Weapon
Gardaí seized 30 implements, including slash hooks, machetes and golf clubs, and two suspected petrol bombs.
Investigation
  • The seizures and arrests followed a series of major raids in the area.
  • Seven residential properties in the Charleville area were searched, and quantities of cannabis were seized.
  • Four men were arrested and detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Charges
Three men were charged following the seizure of weapons, on suspicion of violent disorder.
In court
The three men appeared before Midleton District Court on Thursday 11 January 2024.
Other details
No names, ages or nationalities of the suspects or victims are given in the sources.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPetrol bombs were seized. (extra.ie)
  • whatFour people were arrested. (extra.ie)
  • whatSlash hooks and machetes were seized. (extra.ie)
  • whereThe search and arrest operation took place in Charleville, County Cork. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe seizure took place in Charleville. (extra.ie)
  • whenThe violent disorder incidents occurred in Charleville on 16 December 2023 and 8 January 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponGardaí seized 30 implements, including slash hooks, machetes and golf clubs, and recovered two suspected petrol bombs. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe seizures and arrests followed a series of major raids. (extra.ie)
  • investigationSeven residential properties in the Charleville area were searched. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationQuantities of cannabis were seized during the searches. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationFour men were arrested and detained under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThree men were charged after weapons were seized. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThree men were charged following the seizure. (extra.ie)
  • courtThe men appeared before Midleton District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe headline refers to violent disorder. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Jan2024
    Chargedextra.ie, first report
    Three Men Charged Following Seizure Of Slash Hooks And Machetes In Charleville

    The article body is unusable template code. The headline alone gives the seizure of slash hooks and machetes, and the charging of three men, in Charleville.

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  2. 11 Jan2024
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Three appear in court after weapons seized in town near Limerick border

    Reports that three men were charged and appeared at Midleton District Court after a search and arrest operation in Charleville, Co Cork, with four men arrested and weapons and petrol bombs seized. The article says the violent disorder incidents occurred on 16 December 2023 and 8 January 2024.

    accused, maleaccused, maleaccused, male
  3. 11 Jan2024
    Arrestedextra.ie, first report
    'Violent Disorder'- Petrol Bombs Seized And Four Arrested In Cork Following Series Of Major Raids

    Only the headline is available; the article body is empty template text. No incident date, names, ages or nationalities are given.

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