Posted by Gardai raid suspected shebeen at private premises and seize large amount of alcohol
Gardai have searched a private premises in Edenderry, County Offaly suspected to be operating as a shebeen.
During the search, officers discovered a number of people consuming alcohol on the premises, who will all be issued Fixed Penalty Notices for breaching public health measures.
Gardai also seized a ‘significant’ amount of alcohol, including six beer kegs.
A statement from An Garda Siochana regarding the search read: ‘As part of Operation Navigation, Gardai in Offaly searched a private premises in Edenderry earlier today, Thursday 18 March 2021, following alleged breaches of liquor licencing legislation in support of current public health measures.
‘Gardai attended and located a number of persons on the premises consuming alcohol.
‘These persons will all be issued with Fixed Penalty Notices for an alleged breach of Regulation 4 of the Health Act, 1947 Regulations – Restriction on the Movement of Persons.
‘A significant amount of alcohol, including 6 beer kegs, was seized during the operation.
‘Enquiries are ongoing and a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The COVID-19 Pandemic remains a public health crisis and An Garda Siochana continues to appeal to all citizens to comply with Public Health Guidelines and Regulations in order to save lives.’
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