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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21555Theft (vehicle theft) · Co. Cork

Two men arrested over string of car thefts in Ballyhea, Cork

Two men were arrested in the Ballyhea area of North Cork on 8 April 2023 after being linked to a number of stolen vehicles. They are detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 as part of a wider operation targeting a gang known for stealing cars across the country.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested8 Apr
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo men were arrested in connection with the theft of a number of vehicles. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whereThe men were arrested in the Ballyhea area of North Cork. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationThe arrests are part of a wider operation targeting a gang known for stealing cars across the country. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationThe men are detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 at Garda stations in County Cork. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherThe gang is described as using a very sophisticated methodology. (corkbeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Apr2023
    Arrestedcorkbeo.ie, first report
    Two arrested in connection with string of Cork car thefts

    First report of the arrest of two men in Ballyhea, Cork, in connection with a string of car thefts attributed to a nationwide gang.

    suspect, malesuspect, male