Over 8,000 arrests and 20,000 charges and summons issued in first year of Operation Táirge which tackles organised retail crime
Progress made by Gardaí under Operation Táirge, has resulted in a significant crackdown on retail crime in its first year. Over 8,000 people have been arrested and over 20,000 charges and summons issued over the last 12 months.
Launched in December 2023, Operation Táirge is An Garda Síochána’s national operation targeting organised retail crime. Organised retail crime typically refers to situations where a number of people are acting together. These people target retailer outlets to steal significant quantities of goods to resell back into the retail supply chain through the black market.
Organised retail crime can also involve refund fraud with the purpose of making a financial or material benefit. It is usually a co-ordinated and well-organised crime carried out by people who recruit others to commit theft from retailers.
Operation Táirge plays a key role in ensuring retailers and their staff are protected from organised crime and the harm that it can do to their businesses.
A total of 8,460 Arrests and 20,052 charges or summons were recorded in association with Operation Táirge between 1st December 2023 and 30th November 2024.
The Operation is part of An Garda Síochána’s Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategy which aims to reduce the detrimental impact retail crime and criminals can have on retail businesses, and also seeks to support operational activity aimed at detecting and preventing retail theft.
Notable successes under Operation Táirge include:
On 24th November Gardaí in DMR North arrested a man in his 50s as part of ongoing investigations into recent thefts from retail stores across North Dublin. The man was taken to a Garda station in North Dublin and subsequently charged with 46 counts of theft and one count of assaulting a retail worker.
On 20 November Gardaí attached to the Coolock and Raheny districts arrested and charged 21 people as part of ongoing investigations under Operation Thor and Operation Táirge, targeting criminal activity with particular emphasis on robbery, burglary and theft in the North East Dublin Metropolitan Region areas of Coolock and Raheny.
Courtesy Irish comedian and singer, the late great Brendan Grace, (1951–2019); known for his comedy schoolboy character “Bottler”.
Born in the heart of Dublin City in 1951, Brendan was raised on Echlin Street, in the Liberties area of the city. His father Seamus worked as a bartender, an ambulance man and other odd jobs, to keep the family going.
Like many young Dubliners of that period, Brendan left school young to find work. His first job was as a messenger boy, an occupation he often referred to in his live performances.
His wit and observations of daily life in Ireland will long remain.
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Pre-deceased by her parents Elizabeth and James, husband Michael, brother Seamus, grandsons Gary and Josh, great-grandson baby Noah, grandmother Liz; Mrs Gooney passed away peacefully while in the care of staff at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness most bravely borne. Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; sons Tom and James, daughters Liz, Noreen and Anna, 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, brother and sisters, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended relatives, great neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mrs Gooney, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
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Pre-deceased by his father John; Mr Meaney passed away peacefully, while in the care of staff at Milford Care Centre.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; his mother Teresa, adored son T.J., brothers Patrick and Sean, sister Breda, brother-in-law P.J., sister-in-law Margaret, nephews John, Daniel, Jack, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Meaney, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Meaney family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to Milford Care Centre.
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