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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8353Burglary · Co. Dublin

Two men arrested after garda pursuit in Chapelizod, west Dublin

Two men were arrested on the afternoon of 20 August 2026 after a multi-unit garda pursuit in Chapelizod, west Dublin, in an operation targeting a suspected organised burglary gang. The operation followed several high-value burglaries across Dublin in recent days, and one man reportedly entered the River Liffey while trying to evade gardaí, with another man arrested in the nearby area. The sources give no names, ages or nationalities for the men, and the arrests are allegations. The latest reported development is that the two men are in garda custody, and no charges or court proceedings have been reported.

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

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What happened
  • At least two suspected members of a burglary gang were arrested.
  • Both men are understood to have fled from gardaí during the operation.
  • One man entered the River Liffey in Chapelizod while attempting to evade gardaí.
  • Another man was arrested in the nearby area.
Where
The arrests took place in the Chapelizod area of west Dublin.
When
  • The garda operation took place on the afternoon of 20 August 2026.
  • The article is listed as dated 1 August 2026, but its timestamp reads 20 August 2026.
Cause
The operation followed a number of high-value burglaries across Dublin in recent days.
Investigation
  • The operation targeted an organised burglary gang and involved specialist and plain-clothes garda units.
  • Searches were carried out across parts of west Dublin.
Other details
  • The Garda Air Support Unit helicopter was involved in the operation.
  • According to sources, the two men are in garda custody.
Charges
No charges have been reported.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAt least two members of a suspected burglary gang were arrested. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatBoth men are understood to have fled from gardaí during the operation. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatOne man entered the River Liffey in Chapelizod while attempting to evade gardaí. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatAnother man was arrested in the nearby area. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe arrests took place in the Chapelizod area of west Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe garda operation took place on the afternoon of 20 August 2026. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe operation followed a number of high-value burglaries across Dublin in recent days. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe operation targeted an organised burglary gang and involved specialist and plain-clothes garda units. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationSearches were carried out across parts of west Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe Garda Air Support Unit helicopter was involved in the operation. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe two men are in garda custody, according to sources. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Aug2026
    Arrestedthejournal.ie, first report
    Two men arrested following multi-unit garda pursuit of suspected burglary gang in west Dublin

    Reports the arrest of at least two suspected members of a burglary gang after a multi-unit garda pursuit in Chapelizod; no charges are reported.

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