Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12551Theft · Co. Monaghan

Two arrested in Monaghan over suspected copper and cable theft

Two men in their 30s were arrested and detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, after a Garda operation in County Monaghan into suspected theft of industrial copper and cable. Searches were carried out at three locations, and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested1 Oct
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatGardaí were investigating the suspected theft of industrial copper and cable. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe operation took place in County Monaghan. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe targeted operation was carried out on Tuesday 30 September 2025. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationSearches were conducted at three locations, including residential properties and adjoining lands. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationTwo males aged in their 30s were arrested and detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, at a Garda station in County Monaghan. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say investigations are ongoing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Oct2025
    Arresteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Two arrested in Monaghan operation targeting copper and cable theft

    Reports the arrests of two men in their 30s and the searches of three locations during a Garda operation on 30 September 2025 into suspected theft of industrial copper and cable.

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