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Three arrests as gardaí seize scramblers, bikes, XL bully dogs, drugs and cash in Ballymun raids

Search warrants were executed across nine properties in Ballymun

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Gardaí seized illegal scramblers, quad bikes, a motorbike, XL Bully dogs, a firearm, drugs and cash following searches in Dublin on Wednesday.

Search warrants were executed across nine properties in Ballymun after recent reports of dangerous driving and attacks on dogs.

“Gardaí in the Ballymun District coordinated a search operation this morning, Wednesday 20th December 2023, targeting the use of illegal scramblers and quad bikes and reports of dangerous driving.”

Gardaí attached to the Community Policing Unit, with assistance from the Divisional Drugs Unit, Divisional Task Force, and Finglas Community Policing Unit led the coordinated searches.

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

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

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 which led to 13 vehicles being seized under the Road Traffic Act.

A total of 25 fixed charge penalty notices were also issued during the course of the day.

“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.”