Three men to appear in court in Cork following seizure of slash hooks and machetes
Significant findings during the operation included the seizure of quantities of cannabis and the confiscation of 30 implements, including slash hooks, machetes, golf clubs, and the recovery of two suspected petrol bombs. Picture: @gardainfo (Twitter/X)
Three men are set to appear in court this afternoon following a search operation which took place earlier today in a Cork town.
More than 30 implements including slash hooks, golf clubs and suspected petrol bombs were recovered in the operation.
Seven residential properties in the Charleville area were searched in course of the operation which saw four men arrested.
As part of ongoing investigations into violent disorder incidents and related criminal activities that occurred in Charleville, County Cork on December 16, 2023, and January 8, 2024, Gardaí conducted a search and arrest operation today, a spokesperson said.
The operation was conducted by Gardaí in North Cork with assistance from Cork County Drugs Units, Mallow District Crime Unit, ASU, Dog Unit, Divisional Search team and Revenue Customs personnel.
Quantities of cannabis were seized, while other significant findings included slash hooks, machetes, golf clubs, and the recovery of two suspected petrol bombs.
Four men ranging in age from 18-40 years, were arrested.
Three men have now been charged as part of the operation that took place earlier today.
They are due to appear before Midleton District Court this afternoon.
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