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Case No. 10299Theft · Co. Leitrim · 20 Mar 2026

Two men charged after four stolen motorbikes recovered near Longford-Leitrim border

Two men in their 40s were arrested on Friday 20 March 2026 after gardaí stopped a vehicle carrying suspected stolen motorbikes near the Longford-Leitrim border. Sources differ on whether the stop was in North Longford or the Drumhass area of Co Leitrim, and on whether three or four motorbikes were seized. The men were arrested at the scene, detained for up to 24 hours and interviewed before being charged. They are due to appear before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court at a later date, and the latest report, dated 26 March 2026, says investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested21 Mar
  3. Charged21 Mar
    3 reports
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí seized four suspected stolen motorbikes, although one report says three high-powered stolen motorcycles were seized.
Where
The vehicle was stopped and searched near the Longford-Leitrim border, in the Drumhass area of Co Leitrim according to most reports, while one report places the arrests in North Longford.
When
The arrests were made on Friday 20 March 2026, although one report gives the stop and search date as Thursday, March 20, 2026.
Cause
Officers observed the vehicle transporting the motorbikes in North Longford and stopped it while the motorbikes were being moved to a different location.
Investigation
  • The motorbikes were reportedly kept in a shed in recent days, and three of them had no registration plates.
  • The two men were detained under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 for up to 24 hours, excluding breaks, and interviewed by gardaí.
  • Specialist officers will check where the motorbikes were stolen from, using chassis and serial numbers, before returning them to their owners.
  • Gardaí say investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Charges
Two men, both aged in their 40s, were arrested at the scene and have been charged in connection with the suspected stolen motorbikes.
In court
The two men are due to appear before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court at a later date.
33 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí found and seized three high-powered stolen motorcycles. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatGardaí recovered four suspected stolen motorbikes. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatOfficers recovered four motorbikes believed to have been stolen during the operation. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatGardaí recovered four motorbikes believed to have been stolen. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereTwo men were arrested in North Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe stop and search took place in the Drumhass area on Thursday, March 20, 2026. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whereThe vehicle was stopped and searched near the Longford-Leitrim border. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe stop and search took place in the Drumhass area of Co. Leitrim. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe stop took place in the Drumhass area of County Leitrim. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe men were arrested on the Friday afternoon. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on Friday 20 March 2026. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenTwo men were arrested by Granard gardaí on Friday in connection with four stolen motorbikes. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe stop was on Friday 20 March 2026. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe men were arrested after the vehicle they were travelling in was stopped while the motorcycles were being moved to a different location. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe motorcycles had reportedly been kept in a shed in recent days. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe two suspects are being questioned by gardaí about the alleged offence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe men are being detained under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 and can be held for up to 24 hours, excluding breaks. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe three motorbikes had no registration plates. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationSpecialist officers will check where the motorbikes were stolen from, including through chassis and serial numbers, before returning them to their owners. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationOfficers observed the vehicle transporting the motorbikes in North Longford before the stop. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe four motorbikes were found and seized nearby. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe men were arrested, detained for 24 hours and interviewed before being charged. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe two men, both in their 40s, were arrested at the scene and have since been charged. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • chargeThe two men, both in their 40s, have been charged. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeTwo men have been charged in connection with the four stolen motorbikes. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe two men are both aged in their 40s. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe two men are due to appear before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court at a later date. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtThe men will appear before Carrick On Shannon District Court at a later date. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe two men will appear before Carrick On Shannon District Court at a later date. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe two men were arrested after officers stopped the vehicle transporting the motorbikes. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe two men were detained for 24 hours and interviewed before being charged. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Mar2026
    Chargedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford gardaí seize and recover four stolen motorbikes

    First report of the case. Adds that the stop was in the Drumhass area of Co. Leitrim, that the two men are in their 40s, that they will appear before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court, and that investigations are ongoing.

    accused, 40s, maleaccused, 40s, male
  2. 21 Mar2026
    Chargedlongfordleader.ie, follow-up
    Two men charged after Longford gardaí seize and recover four stolen motorbikes

    Adds that the stop and search took place in the Drumhass area of Co. Leitrim, that the men were detained for 24 hours and interviewed before being charged, that they are in their 40s, and that they will appear before Carrick-on-Shannon District Court at a later date. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

    accused, 40s, maleaccused, 40s, male
  3. 21 Mar2026
    Chargedleitrimobserver.ie, follow-up
    Two men charged after stolen motorbikes recovered in Leitrim

    Confirms the location as Co Leitrim, gives the men's ages as in their 40s, states they were arrested at the scene and charged, names Carrick-on-Shannon District Court as the venue, and says the investigation is ongoing.

    accused, 40s, maleaccused, 40s, male
  4. 21 Mar2026
    Arrestedlongfordleader.ie, follow-up
    Gardaí arrest pair in Longford and seize three high-powered stolen motorbikes

    Reports the arrest of two men and the seizure of three high-powered stolen motorbikes in North Longford on Friday afternoon. It gives three motorbikes, not the four in the existing case, and does not mention the Drumhass or Leitrim border location. It adds that the motorbikes had been kept in a shed and that the men were detained under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.

    suspect, malesuspect, male