Following a search, the three men were found to be in possession of 400 grams of suspected Diamorphine with a street value of approximately €56,000.

“Ultimately, he was stopped by the armed support unit.”

The road was closed last night to allow Forensic Collision investigators examine the scene. 

A Garda spokesperson tonight stated that a male motorcyclist, aged 70, remains in a critical condition following the incident.

The incident occurred at around 5pm.

The garda also had to deploy pepper-spray on the occasion. 

Another woman, who was also a patient in the hospital at that time, pleaded guilty to the theft. 

“This is a very serious offence and the weight of evidence against them is strong.” 

There were three charges related to assault to members of An Garda Síochána – two of those charges involving assault causing harm.

Gardaí investigating an alleged assault at a residence at Banteer near Kanturk, Co. Cork on Christmas day last, have charged a man. The man, aged in his 50s, will appear before Midleton District Court, this morning, this morning at 10. 30am.

A forensic examination was carried out at the location where he was found.

The woman was at home with her son and daughter in law and another man when an argument broke out shortly after 4pm on December 25. 

A cordon was put in place by Gardaí and Army EOD were notified.

Local councillor Seamus McGrath said it was very disappointing to see drugs paraphernalia in such a public place

The incident occurred shortly before midnight.

She underwent surgery for the stab wounds to her chest.

Gardaí assisted by the Armed Support Unit launched a search of the area.

“He was outside his property and brought himself to the attention of gardaí." 

ON the 25th anniversary of the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, her uncle has said her family does not hold strong hopes for justice.

"The allegation is that on Saturday night there was a violent disorder incident involving up to 40 people." 

Gardaí had to be called from other stations to assist with crowd dispersal. 

Latest: The teenager arrested yesterday in relation to public order incidents in Carrigaline has been charged and was due to make a court appearance today.

An investigation is ongoing after gardaí attended a number of incidents in Carrigaline on Saturday night.

Gardaí attended a number of incidents in the town on Saturday night.

GARDAÍ in Charleville are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary that took place at a house in Deerpark View, Charleville on Sunday, December 19.

Gardaí are urging people to be alert to ‘jugging’ in the run up to and over the Christmas period.

It is understood the victim was kept in hospital overnight on Sunday to receive further treatment.

The accused man had 14 previous convictions for engaging in threatening behaviour, 18 for assault and two for assault causing harm.

Any road users travelling in the area, who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

A witness appeal has been issued by Cork Gardaí following a collision in the city where the driver failed to stop after hitting a parked car and a stationary cyclist.

A fund of €28 million was provided by the Government in Budget 2022 to allow for the recruitment of 800 new gardaí

Santa Claus (or one of his stand-ins) arrived early at Shalom Park this week and brought his ukulele with him, joining the Shandon Ukulele Ensemble as they belted out Christmas songs for delighted locals.

One incident occurred on the M8 where a HGV lost its tyre. 

“It’s so easy to get drugs nowadays; online, it’s just frightening altogether, that’s now the easy way to get it.”

Speaking to The Echo, a Garda spokesperson explained a crane was needed to move the truck and this would not be on scene until tomorrow at the earliest.

SOME 26 individuals last week started intern work placements with An Garda Siochána, including two in the southern region.

“I first asked him had he anything in his possession that could injure him or me and he said he had not.” 

A GARDA warning has been issued regarding fraud loan schemes that are protracting advance fees from cash-strapped citizens seeking funds ahead of Christmas.

The committee located the burned remains of one of their bins near the skate park along with a second wheelie bin and a full pallet; all burned and melted flat.

The focus of this year’s campaign is on the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol.

"It is accepted by the guard that when he is sober he is a completely different man." 

“Members were subjected to sustained injury and endured abuse and harassment in simply doing their job." 

A small number of people who came forward earlier this year have had DNA samples taken from them for testing. 

THE provision of a constant garda presence at the home of Taoiseach Micheál Martin is impacting on policing resources for the Douglas area. That is according to Cork city representative of the Garda Representative Association (GRA), Ian Lester.

The owner of the property returned home yesterday afternoon to discover a large sum of cash and an assortment of jewellery had been stolen and alerted Gardaí.

GRA president Frank Thornton is expected to raise the matter of assaults on gardaí with the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee. 

A 27-year-old man with a Frankfield address has confessed to carrying out two robberies while carrying an imitation firearm. Liam Croke of Dunvale Grove, Frankfield, Cork, appeared at Cork District Court where he confessed to the crimes.

The crowbar was later recovered by the garda armed support unit but the machete was never found.

“He tried to strangle her with her own black T-shirt. He punched her repeatedly in to the face, causing her nose to bleed. She was covered in blood." 

He is accused of 21 counts of dangerous driving and one count of endangerment.