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Gardai stormed a packed shebeen in Co Mayo on Sunday when several drinkers were caught red-handed at the home pub.
Officers obtained a warrant and searched the latrine in the Westport area around 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 3.
During the raid, gardai found several people drinking alcohol and told them they were in violation of current COVID-19 regulations in relation to indoor gatherings.
Officers found a fully equipped bar with taps for beer and beer and a suitable cooling unit under the counter. The barrels were kept outside in a deep freeze unit.
They also seized a quantity of cash and documents, as well as a significant quantity of alcohol (cans, spirits, wine and kegs), glasses, beer taps and a cooling unit.
A garda spokesperson said: “A full investigation is under way into this matter and files will be prepared for the Director of the Public Ministry.”
“A Garda Síochána would appeal to anyone with information about Shebeen’s illegal operation to contact their local Garda station.
“In addition to possible criminal offenses by the operator, An Garda Síochána wants to remind everyone of their social and personal responsibility not to frequent premises or participate in activities that may contribute to the growing spread of the Covid-19 virus.
“The Covid-19 pandemic remains a public health crisis and a real threat to everyone, particularly the most vulnerable in our society, the virus is still spreading, it continues to cause serious illness and death.
“An Garda Síochána continues to call on all citizens to comply with the Public Health Guidelines and Regulations in order to continue saving lives.”
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