Gardaí seize scramblers, quad bikes and four XL Bully dogs in Ballymun

James Cox

A coordinated search operation in Ballymun, Dublin, led to three arrests and the seizure of scramblers, quad bikes, €2,500 in cash, and four XL Bully dogs.

On Wednesday, search warrants were executed at nine properties in Ballymun by gardaí attached to the Community Policing Unit, with assistance from the Divisional Drugs Unit, Divisional Task Force, and Finglas Community Policing Unit.

During the course of the search operation, 12 scramblers, four quad bikes and one motorbike were seized.

Following a number of recent attacks on dogs in the Ballymun District, four XL Bully dogs were also seized by gardaí in collaboration with the Dublin City Council dog wardens.

Ballymun Gardaí conducted an operation this morning targeting the use of illegal scramblers and quad bikes in the area.

They’ve seized 12 scramblers, 4 quads and a motorbike.

And there’s more…#KeepingPeopleSafe pic.twitter.com/aWhp7q0e5r

— Garda Info (@gardainfo) December 20, 2023

An imitation firearm, a quantity of suspected crack cocaine and over €2,500 in cash was also seized by investigating gardaí.

The Divisional Roads Policing Unit conducted rolling checkpoints throughout the day and a total of 13 vehicles were seized under the Road Traffic Act. A total of 25 fixed charge penalty notices were also issued.

Three people were arrested for offences contrary to the Misuse of Drugs Act and the Public Order Act. Two people have since been charged to appear before court at a later date. One person was released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Garda Youth Diversion Bureau.

Investigations are ongoing, gardaí said.