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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Paul Moore

Gardai storm packed shebeen in Dublin and catch drinkers red-handed

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a suspected shebeen in Monkstown, Dublin.

A private premise was searched by Gardaí as they investigated alleged breaches of the liquor licencing legislation in support of current public health measures.

On Saturday, Gardaí received a report of a number of persons gathered at a private premise in Monkstown.

Gardaí attended the scene and a number of people were found.

One male, aged in his 20s, was arrested for public order offences. He has since been released without charge pending consideration for the Adult Caution scheme.

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 subsequent search of the premises was conducted under warrant and Gardaí seized a number of beer taps, kegs, gas cylinders and other bar equipment. A small quantity of suspected cocaine was also seized by Gardaí.

Enquiries are ongoing and a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The search operation was conducted as part of Operation Navigation.

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