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Ireland Crime

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

Two men arrested over vehicle thefts in North Cork

Two men were arrested in the Ballyhea area of North Cork in April 2023 in connection with the theft of a number of vehicles. The arrests are part of a wider Garda operation targeting a gang known for stealing cars across the country using a very sophisticated methodology. The men are detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 at separate Garda stations in County Cork. Investigations are ongoing.

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

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two men were arrested in connection with the theft of a number of vehicles.
Where
The arrests took place in the Ballyhea area of North Cork.
When
The arrests were reported on 8 April 2023.
Investigation
  • The arrests are part of a wider Garda operation targeting a gang known for stealing cars across the country.
  • The men are detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007 at separate Garda stations in County Cork.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Other details
The gang is described as using a very sophisticated methodology.
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