Over 30 arrested on outstanding warrants by gardaí in Askeaton

David Raleigh

More than 30 people were arrested by gardaí on Tuesday as part of a major multi-agency crackdown on outstanding warrants in Askeaton, Co Limerick.

Those arrested for various alleged offences were bailed and remanded to appear in court at later dates.

The “day of action” involved many arms of the State’s authorities, including local gardaí, armed Garda units, Garda Roads Policing Unit. Revenue Customs Officers, Road Safety Authority, Limerick City and County Council Dog Warden Service, and the Department of Social Protection.

Firearms checks, road traffic checkpoints, as well as strategic patrols, were conducted in the west Co Limerick town throughout the day.

Gardaí attended at a number of residential homes in the town as part of the operation, in what was the fifth successive day of action across the Limerick County Garda Community Engagement Area, following similar operations in Abbeyfeale, Newcastle West, Rathkeale, and Kilmallock over the last few months.

Gardaí said their goal was to respond to the needs of communities in tackling varying issues such as anti-social behaviour, road safety, and compliance with various legislation.

The “days of action” are well-planned in advance and require plentiful resources and logistics, as well as the cooperation of the Courts Services to deal specifically with a large number of warrants at short notice.