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Located: Missing Person Appeal – Christy White – 64 Years – Fairhill
Christy has been located safe and well. An Garda Síochána thank the public for their assistance. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 64-year-old Christy White, who is missing from his home in Fairhill, Cork City since Sunday 10th December 2023. Christy was last seen in the area of Wilton, Cork…
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An Garda Síochána Commences Operation Táirge
Image courtesy of Deposit Photos An Garda Síochána has today commenced ‘Operation Táirge’, supporting operational activity aimed at detecting and preventing Organised Retail Crime (ORC). Under ‘Operation Táirge’ Gardaí nationwide will work on reducing organised retail crime by: Using an intelligence-led approach to identify criminals engaging in retail crime Disrupting the most prolific groups in…
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Newly-formed Taxis for Ireland Coalition calls on Government to Address Taxi Supply Shortage
Image courtesy of Deposit Photos Six organisations from the tourism, hospitality and enterprise sectors, have come together to form a coalition to address the ongoing negative impact that the shortage of taxis is having Irish businesses, the local economy and members of the public With 7 out of 10 Irish people reporting difficulties getting home…
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Road Safety Weather Alert – Further Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for Storm Fergus
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is again asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads today Sunday 10 December as Met Éireann have issued Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for Storm Fergus where they will be very strong onshore winds and very strong gusty south-westerly winds, veering westerly. There are Orange Wind Warnings…
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Witness Appeal – Fatal Road Traffic Collision – N40 – South Ring Road
Gardaí are currently at the scene of a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision involving a motorcycle, which occurred between Junctions 9 and 10 on the South Ring Road (N40 Eastbound), Cork city, at approximately 10.10am this morning, Saturday 9th December 2023. The male driver of the motorcycle (20s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.…
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INTERPOL Operation Reveals Further Insights Into ‘Globalization’ of Cyber Scam Centres
Operation Storm Makers II mobilized law enforcement in 27 countries across Asia and other regions to target human trafficking and migrant smuggling The first INTERPOL operation specifically targeting the phenomenon of human trafficking-fuelled fraud has revealed further evidence that the crime trend is expanding beyond Southeast Asia. Following five months of investigative coordination, law enforcement…
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‘Gift A Book’ campaign to reach children experiencing homelessness and living in Direct Provision in Cork this Christmas
Elaina Ryan, CEO and Claire Hourihane, Communications Manager of Children’s Books Ireland at the launch of Children’s Books Ireland’s ‘Gift A Book’ fundraising appeal. Image: Julien Behal. “We want to give every child the chance to discover a lifelong love of books, and we need your help.” That’s the call from national charity, Children’s Books…
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Witness Appeal – Fatal Road Traffic Incident – Waterfall
Gardaí in Cork are appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle fatal road traffic incident in Liskillea, Waterfall, Co. Cork on Monday afternoon, 4th December 2023. Shortly after 4:00pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a single vehicle collision on the on the L2230 at Liskillea, Waterfall. The sole occupant and driver of the…
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HSE Monitoring Emerging Overdose Situation in Cork City Region
Stock Image The HSE is issuing a risk communication to people who use heroin in the Cork City Region, following a number of non-fatal overdoses on Wednesday, 6thDecember and Thursday, 7th December. It has been confirmed through analysis conducted by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) that a trace amount of a Nitazene type substance has been identified in…
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Missing Person Appeal – Chloe Carmody – 19 Years – Turners Cross
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 19-year-old Chloe Carmody, who is reported missing from her home in Turners Cross, Cork City, since Tuesday 5th December 2023. Chloe was last seen in Cork City Centre on Tuesday 5th December at approximately 5pm. Chloe is described as being 5 foot 6 inches…