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Garda Operations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 May 2010

Thursday, 6 May 2010

Ceisteanna (79, 80, 81)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

77 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if Operation Slope is still active; the number of persons arrested and charged to date; the number of gardaí involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18483/10]

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Freagraí scríofa

Operation Slope is an initiative to identify and tackle organised criminal gangs involved in the theft of ATM machines. It commenced in July 2009 and remains an active Garda operation involving a number of specialist Garda units, along with local personnel where incidents have occurred.

To date over 53 persons have been arrested. Incidents of thefts of ATM machines remain under active investigation and Investigation Files will be prepared for the Law Officers where this is considered appropriate.

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

78 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if Operation Creeper is still active; the number of persons arrested and charged to date; the number of gardaí involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18484/10]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the initiative referred to by the Deputy was introduced in January, 2010 by the Assistant Commissioner, Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) in response to an increase in the number of burglary incidents recorded across the Garda Divisions comprising the DMR.

The main objective of this initiative is primarily, but not exclusively, to target those suspected of committing burglaries and the investigation and detection of such incidents, with particular emphasis in the DMR Northern, Southern and Western Garda Divisions.

An Inspector is tasked with the day-to-day running of the initiative which includes monitoring crime trends and coordinating resources. Four Sergeants and fourteen Gardaí have been allocated to the initiative from within the DMR.

I am also informed that since the initiative was put in place 45 persons have been arrested for burglary and other theft related offences, 40 of whom have been charged with related offences. Investigations are ongoing in respect of the remaining persons and, on completion, investigation files will be submitted to the Law Officers.

This initiative is continuing and is being closely monitored by senior Garda management.

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

79 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if Operation Hybrid is still active; the number of persons arrested and charged to date; the number of gardaí involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18485/10]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy again when the report is to hand.

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