Woman charged in West Dublin organised crime operation
A woman in her 50s has been charged in connection with a Garda operation targeting organised crime in West Dublin and is due before Blanchardstown District Court, while two women in their 20s and 30s remain in Garda custody with investigations ongoing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged3 Apr
- In court3 Apr
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports16 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe DPP upheld its decision not to prosecute gardaí involved in the fatal shooting of George Nkencho. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe was shot several times by the Garda Armed Support Unit. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe appeared to lunge at gardaí with a knife after an alleged assault at a nearby shop. (irishtimes.com)
- whatTasers and pepper spray were used in a bid to subdue him before the shooting. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe shooting occurred on 30 December 2020. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationInvestigations into the operation are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the organised crime operation are ongoing (garda.ie)
- investigationAn investigation was conducted by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC, now Fiosrú). (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe two women have been charged (garda.ie)
- courtShe is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on Friday 4 April 2025. (garda.ie)
- courtThe women appeared at Blanchardstown District Court on 4 April 2025 (garda.ie)
- courtThe inquest first opened in June 2021. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe inquest was adjourned to 16 May 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe was the first person of colour fatally shot by a Garda member. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHis family said he was suffering from mental health issues. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHis family was highly critical of the level of force used on the day of his death. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Apr2025DPP maintains decision not to prosecute over fatal shooting of George Nkencho
DPP decision not to prosecute confirmed at Dublin District Coroner's Court; inquest adjourned to 16 May 2025; Fiosrú application to be nominated as interested person pending ruling.
victim, George Nkencho, 27, male, non-irish (judged from name)George Nkenchosuspect - 3 Apr2025Update 2: Court Appearance - Operation Targeting Organised Crime in West Dublin - Thursday, 3rd April, 2025
Confirms the two women have been charged and are appearing at Blanchardstown District Court on 4 April 2025 as part of the West Dublin organised crime operation.
accused, 20s, femaleaccused, 30s, female - 3 Apr2025Update: Court Appearance - Operation Targeting Organised Crime in West Dublin - Thursday, 3rd April, 2025
Update confirming the woman in her 50s has been charged and is due before Blanchardstown District Court on 4 April 2025; two women in their 20s and 30s remain in custody.
suspect, 50s, femalesuspect, 20s, femalesuspect, 30s, female