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Gardaí detained several exceeded drug drivers, speeding drivers and a van with too many dogs as part of “high visibility” policing on Friday.
This weekend Garda patrols and checkpoints will be deployed across the country to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the community.
A “high visibility” police plan that focuses on supporting the vulnerable and preventing crime went into effect at 7 am Friday and will run until midnight Sunday.
The measure is in addition to the work carried out in Operation Fanacht and Operation Navigation.
Under Operation Fanacht, large-scale checkpoints are being carried out on national highways in an attempt to reduce unnecessary travel while under Operation Navigation, members of the force conduct random checks at authorized facilities to see if Covid-19 guidelines are being followed.
The Garda’s unusually high levels of activity were well publicized, but did not prevent the Dundalk Highway Police Unit from detecting a motorist traveling at 100 mph when conducting a check. The driver was stopped and a roadside check was positive for cannabis and cocaine. The Garda said they would follow procedures.
Naas RPU were conducting a checkpoint as part of #Fanacht operation in Naas when they stopped this truck. It was found that he was uninsured, had no taxes, had no certificate of fitness for the road, and no rear-view mirrors. The driver also tested positive for cannabis. The driver was arrested. The truck was seized. pic.twitter.com/UT3jyTK7b4
– An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic)
October 16, 2020
The Wicklow Roads Police Unit also observed several motorists speeding near checkpoints in the Newtownmountkennedy area on Friday. Gardaí said that all vehicles were found to be driving over the speed limit and that drivers received Notices of fines for fixed charges.
The Dublin West Roads Police Unit stopped a car on the N4 in Liffey Valley after the driver was observed using a mobile phone while driving. Gardaí also discovered that the car was not insured. The motorist was fined and the car was impounded.
No taxes, no rear view mirrors
In Co Kildare, Gardaí de Naas was conducting a check as part of Operation Fanacht when a pickup truck was stopped.
It was discovered that he was uninsured, had no taxes, had no certificate of feasibility, and had no rear view mirrors. The driver also tested positive for cannabis. The driver was arrested and the truck was impounded.
Waterford Gardaí was conducting a checkpoint as part of Operation Fanacht when a car was stopped in which nine dogs were found in overcrowded conditions. The car and dogs were seized and the driver was arrested. The dogs are now in the care of WSPCA.
This weekend’s policing plan will also see gardaí continue to work with individuals, community groups, statutory agencies, charities and local businesses to provide services to help and protect the most vulnerable.
Members are engaging with people to ensure compliance with public health guidelines and regulations through the “four E’s” approach of engaging, educating, encouraging, and only when intended and as a last resort, enforcing.
Garda Deputy Commissioner for Surveillance and Security John Twomey said if people need help they should contact their local Garda station.
“Since the beginning of the pandemic, Garda members across the country have been helping the vulnerable and those who feel isolated,” he said.
“This involved simple but important tasks like picking up his prescription, handing over his pension, or even socially estranged contact. If people need such help or know someone who needs it, contact your local Garda station. We are here to help. “
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