Two arrested under organised crime legislation in North Dublin drug-related intimidation probe
A man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s were arrested under organised crime legislation following warrant searches in North Dublin on 22 January 2025 as part of Operation Fógra, the Garda response to drug-related intimidation in the DMR.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested22 Jan
3 reports - Charged22 Jan
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports35 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe arrests were in connection with ongoing investigations into drug-related intimidation. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí conducted a number of searches under warrant in North Co. Dublin (garda.ie)
- whatA number of items were seized as a result of the searches (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 30s was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí are investigating the possession of an offensive weapon and related offences in Castaheany, Dublin 15. (garda.ie)
- whatA male was arrested in connection with the investigation. (garda.ie)
- whatThe man is in his 30s. (garda.ie)
- whatA masked male entered the store armed with a firearm and demanded money. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatTwo plainclothes GNBCI members, a male and a female, were present in the store at the time. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe male Detective Garda challenged the masked male and was threatened with the firearm. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA physical struggle ensued and the masked male was disarmed and restrained by the two Garda members and a member of the public. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe searches were conducted in North Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at a retail premises on Military Road, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe woman was arrested on Wednesday 22 January 2025. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Thursday morning, 23 January 2025. (garda.ie)
- whenThe searches took place on Wednesday, 22 January 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe attempted robbery occurred at around 6:55pm on Wednesday evening, 22 January 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponA firearm believed to be a replica was seized. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe searches were part of ongoing investigations into drug-related intimidation (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí from the DMR North Division, assisted by District Drug Units, the Armed Support Unit and the Garda Dog Unit, conducted the searches. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe two arrested are being detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, at Garda Stations in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí from the Divisional Detective Unit from Kilmainham Garda Station formally arrested the male. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man, aged in his 40s, was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA ballistic examination will be conducted to determine the firearm's status under Irish legislation. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe woman has been charged. (garda.ie)
- chargeA man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s were arrested under organised crime legislation (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtThe woman appeared before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Court No. 1, on Thursday 23 January 2025. (garda.ie)
- courtThe man and woman are being detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007 (garda.ie)
- courtThe man in his 30s appeared before the courts on 22 January 2025 (garda.ie)
- courtHe is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin (Court No.2), on Friday 31 January 2025. (garda.ie)
- otherThe man in his 50s remains in Garda custody. (garda.ie)
- otherA man in his 30s was separately arrested on an outstanding bench warrant and appeared before the courts on 22 January. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherBoth Garda members are being provided with welfare supports by their local management. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 23 Jan2025Man arrested by plainclothes Garda after attempted armed robbery at Dublin store
Initial report of the arrest; the seized firearm is believed to be a replica and a ballistic examination is to be conducted to determine its status under Irish legislation.
suspect, 40s, malevictim, malevictim, female - 23 Jan2025Two arrested as part of probe into drug-related intimidation
Reports the arrest of two people under organised crime legislation following searches in North Dublin as part of Operation Fógra, with a number of items seized and investigations ongoing.
suspect, 50s, malesuspect, 40s, female - 23 Jan2025Court Appearance: Possession of an Offensive Weapon, Castaheany, Dublin 15 - 23rd January 2025
Garda press release confirming the arrest and charge; the man is due before the Criminal Courts of Justice (Court No.2) on 31 January 2025.
suspect, 30s, male - 22 Jan2025Operation Fógra – Searches, Three Arrests in North Co. Dublin – 22nd January 2025
Adds detail about the operation (assisted by District Drug Units, Armed Support Unit and Garda Dog Unit), confirms items were seized, and reports a third arrest of a man in his 30s on an outstanding bench warrant who appeared before the courts the same day.
suspect, 50s, malesuspect, 40s, femalesuspect, 30s, male - 22 Jan2025Update – Court Appearance: Operation Fógra – Searches, Three Arrests in North Co. Dublin – 22nd January 2025
Confirms the woman has been charged and appeared at CCJ Court No. 1 on 23 January 2025; the man in his 50s remains in Garda custody; investigations are ongoing.
suspect, 40s, femalesuspect, 50s, male