Gardaí discover suspected shebeen in Dun Laoghaire

Beer taps, kegs and gas cylinders seized by officers at private premises in Co Dublin

Beer taps, kegs, gas cylinders and other bar equipment were seized by gardaí in a later search after they had obtained a warrant.
Beer taps, kegs, gas cylinders and other bar equipment were seized by gardaí in a later search after they had obtained a warrant.

Gardaí have discovered a suspected shebeen at a private premises in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.

Officers investigating breaches of Covd-19 liquor laws searched the property last Saturday after receiving reports of a gathering in Monkstown.

Beer taps, kegs, gas cylinders and other bar equipment were seized by gardaí in a later search after they had obtained a warrant. A small quantity of suspected cocaine was also seized by gardaí­.

A number of people were found in the premises, and they will be given fixed penalty notices for allegedly breaching Covid-19 restrictions. One man in his 20s was arrested during raid for public order offences.He has since been released without charge, and he will be considered for a caution.

Enquiries are ongoing and a file will 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,” the Garda said in a statement.

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