Gardaí are seeking the public’s help tracing two missing men. The two, Noel Leeson (34 years of age) and Anthony Keegan (47 years of age), both from the Russell Square area in Tallaght, were last seen on the 3rd of February 2019.

It is believed that both men may have travelled to Birmingham in the United Kingdom and are possibly driving motor vehicle 05-D-46207, a black Audi A3. 

Noel Leeson is described as 5’9 inches, of slim build with short brown hair. He has blue eyes and usually has stubble/beard and speaks with a Dublin accent. He has a distinctive scar on his neck. 

Anthony Keegan is described as approximately 6ft tall, of slim build with short brown hair. He has brown eyes and usually has stubble/beard and speaks with a Dublin accent. He has a number of distinctive ink dots on his knuckles. When last seen, he was wearing a brown leather jacket, navy jeans, and black shoes. 

If any person has any information in relation to the whereabouts of either man, they are asked to contact the Gardaí at Tallaght Garda Station on 01-6666000.

Following on from the search operation conducted on the 6/02/19 and relating to recent criminal activity in the Corduff area, Gardaí investigating the activities of a number of West Dublin street level drug dealing gangs have carried out a search operation over the last three days.

On the 13^th , 14^th and 15^th of February Gardaí from Blanchardstown supported by The Divisional search team, the Garda Dog Unit, Armed Support Unit and with the assistance of the Irish Defence Forces  today, conducted searches in a number of areas in Corduff .

During the course of the searches five sawn-off shotguns, ammunition, a crossbow, and a quantity of controlled drugs (cannabis herb) have been seized. The firearms will be examined by the Garda Technical Bureau.

There are no arrests at this time and investigations are ongoing.

Speaking at Blanchardstown Garda Station toady Superintendent Liam Carolan said “Adequate Garda resources are being utilised to deal with this investigation and are supported by Garda National Units including the Armed Support Unit. We are very conscious of the needs of the people and the sentiments that are being expressed by people living in the Corduff area. Significant progress has been made regarding this investigation”

Gardai from the Crime and Drugs unit based in Athlone have seized cocaine following a planned search yesterday morning (14/02/2019).

At approximately 7am a planned search was conducted at a house in Kilnamanagh, Clonown, Athlone by Gardai from Athlone assisted by the Regional Armed Support Unit. During the search cocaine with an estimated street value of up to €700,000 (pending analysist) was seized.

A male and a female in their 20s were arrested and are currently detained under the provisions of Section 2 of The Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking Act) 1996 at Athlone Garda Station.

The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination.

Gardai in Tallaght are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a tram and a pedestrian between the Cookstown and Tallaght Hospital Luas stops, Tallaght bound, yesterday morning (14/02/19) at approximately 10am.

A woman (no age confirmed) was fatally injured when she was struck by a tram. Her body remains at the scene.

Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses who were on the tram at the time, witnesses who were on Cookstown Way or any motorist who may have ‘dash cam’ footage, to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 6666000, The Garda Confidential telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

A man in his 20s who was arrested yesterday in connection with the fatal assault that occurred in Killorglin on the 10/02/19 is scheduled to appear before Killarney District Court this morning at 10.30am charged in connection with the death.

The post-mortem examination has been completed and details are not being released for operational reasons. The family of the deceased are asking for privacy at this time.

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A 32-year-old man has died following an alleged assault incident at the Square Killorglin in the early hours on Sunday morning (10/2/2019). He was pronounced dead at University Hospital Kerry earlier today (11/2/2019).

The local Coroner and office of the State Pathologist have been notified. A post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out tomorrow. Investigating Gardaí say the results of the post-mortem will determine the course of their investigation and are renewing their appealing for witnesses.

Gardaí are particularly appealing to those who were in the vicinity of the The Square, Killorglin in the early hours of Sunday morning to contact them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda station on (064) 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Gardai wish to seek the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16 year old Alannah Corrigan who was last seen in Dun Laoghaire on the 14/02/19.

Alannah is described as being 4’ 7’’, of slight build and with black hair.

Anyone who has seen Alannah or who can assist in locating her is asked to contact Dun Laoghaire Garda Station on 01 6665000, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 24 year old  Conor Burke who was last seen this morning, Thursday 14^th February 2019 at 01.45hrs in Galway City.    

Conor is described as 6’ in height, medium build, blue eyes and short brown hair. When last seen he was wearing a light blue t-shirt with white stripes, light blue denim shirt with short sleeves, a dark navy jacket and blue jeans.

Conor’s family and Gardaí are very concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information of Conor’s whereabouts or anyone who has any information is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-576213, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Following searches of residential properties in Ballymun on the 12th Feb 2019, Cannabis, Cocaine, and a quantity of controlled tablets (all subject to analysis), with an estimated value of €5k were seized. Cash was also seized.

A male (20s) was arrested. Investigations ongoing.

Gardaí attached to Ardee Drugs Unit assisted by local units and officers of the Department of Revenue carried out a search of a house on Bridge Street, Ardee, Co. Louth yesterday afternoon Tuesday 12th February, 2019 under a Section 25 warrant of the Trades Mark Act, 1996. 

As a result of the search a substantial amount of boxed containers with clothing were seized with brands found to include Adidas, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss and Ralph Lauren, with an estimated street value of €500,000. Some documentation and a large amount of packaging for the resale of the clothing was also seized. 

No arrests were made during the search and investigations are ongoing.

Thirty (30) people have been arrested by Gardaí as part of Operation Thor – ‘Project Storm’ a policing initiative aimed at preventing crime, disrupting criminal activity and enhancing community engagement in the Kilkenny/ Carlow Division.

The arrests were made during the period 11^th February 2019 – 13^th February 2019.   In support of this operation searches and arrests were supported by armed checkpoints and were conducted on the approach roads to Kilkenny City and in County Kilkenny. Personnel monitored Operation Thor targets and the activities of local criminals by means of checkpoints. Crime Prevention leaflets and RSA Hi Visibility clothing were handed out to members of the public to increase the awareness of protection of personal property and possessions. A total of 55 checkpoints have been conducted to date.

The 30 arrests were for various offences including the Misuse of Drugs Act, Road Traffic Acts and Warrants. Chief Superintendent Dominic Hayes and Superintendent Derek Hughes called to Castlecomer Daycare Centre, Co Kilkenny. There were number of community engagement activities conducted, including visits to local National Schools in Mooneenroe, Clogh and Firoda National Schools in Co Kilkenny with Community Engagement teams and Garda Mounted Unit. A total of twenty-six (26) Trainee Gardaí from the Garda College Templemore assisted with the operation. 

While providing an extra visible presence they gain valuable learning experience regarding the running of a major policing operation.  They observed the execution of warrants, arrests of suspects, prisoner management, conducting of checkpoints, court procedure and community engagement.  The Trainee Gardaí received a debrief following the operation.