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More than 20 of the 28 members of the Kerry Garda Division, including most of the Kerry Garda trafficking unit, are restricting movements after participating in a training exercise with members of other divisions, it has been discovered.
A garda from another county, who also attended the exercise, tested positive for Covid-19.
Those who may have been exposed at the unit, which is based in Castleisland, are now restricting their movements as a precaution, according to sources.
The Garda Press Office confirmed the exposure and the movement restriction, but said it would not comment on the individual units involved.
“A Garda Síochána in the Kerry Division conducted an essential training exercise, in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, as a result of which several members are currently ‘restricting movement’ in accordance with HSE Public Health guidelines. “, He said.
“There is currently no impact on Operation Fanacht or other An Garda Síochána services in the Kerry Division,” added a spokeswoman.
Garda members in the training session are understood to have one more week of movement restriction.
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