Crime « Thurles Information

Daughter Of Euromillions Winner Granted Free Legal Aid.

Taxpayers in the Irish Republic will fund the legal costs in relation to the daughter of former Euromillions winner, Dolores McNamara, in a court case involving alleged unlawful cocaine possession.

Today, Solicitor Mr Daragh Hassett obtained legal aid at Ennis District Court, thus allowing him to represent 37 year old Ms Kevanne McNamara.

Ms McNamara’s close family connection to the €115 million winner, of August 2005, was not discussed during the hearing and Ms McNamara was not required to attend the court in person and therefore did not appear.

Ms McNamara stands accused in relation to a minor drugs charge, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.

Judge Ms Mary Larkin adjourned the case to October 6th next, same to be heard at Ennis District Courthouse.

Xanax Tablets, Cocaine & Cannabis Seized In Tipperary.

As a result of the ongoing Garda investigation into the sale and supply of illegal drugs in the Clonmel Garda district; officers from Carrick-on-Suir Garda Station, accompanied by members of the Clonmel Drugs unit executed a search warrant last week at a house in the Carrick Beg area of the town.

During the course of this search, officers seized 1,100 Xanax tablets, quantities of cocaine and cannabis, with a total street value estimated at some €3,300, together with a quantity of cash.

A 40 year old male was arrested and later detained at Clonmel Garda Station, under the provisions of Section 4 of the criminal Justice act 1984. He was later released without charge, pending a file being sent to the to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Clonmel Gardaí Investigate Sheep Killing near Moyglass, Co. Tipperary.

Meanwhile, Fethard Gardaí report that they are investigating a disturbing incident which occurred on Saturday August 28th, 2021 last, in the Moyglass area of Clonmel District.

A sheep was located dead by its owner; killed by blunt force trauma to the unfortunate animals scull.

Gardaí have issued an appeal for any witnesses or persons with CCTV, Phone or Dashcam footage to contact them at Clonmel Garda Station on Telephone No: (052) 6177640.

Two Men Arrested – Heroin, Cocaine, & Two Vehicles Seized.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 24th last, 2021, shortly after 5.30pm members of the Garda District Drugs Unit and Unit A, Clonmel carried out a search on a number of individuals at the Ard Gaoithe Business Park, Cashel Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Same persons had been observed as acting in a suspicious manner in the area.

**Photo courtesy An Garda Síochána, Co. Tipperary.**

Following the Garda search, heroin and crack cocaine, with a street value of approximately €1450, was seized.

A male in his mid 20’s was arrested at the scene and later detained at Clonmel Garda Station. Two motor vehicles were also seized by Gardaí at the same location.

One other of the males present, understood to be in his early 20’s, was later arrested on suspicion of assault, following an incident which occurred here in Thurles town, earlier in the month.

Warning Re. Automated 086 Spam Phone Messaging.

We learn from several of our readers here in Co. Tipperary this morning that they are receiving automated spam phone calls from 086 telephone numbers which also bear the first 4 digits of their very own personal telephone numbers, before ending in the three digits either 994 or 666 or 752 or 791.

In all cases the automated calls made by the fraudsters to mobile phones claim to be from the Department of Social Protection.

The automated message informs the recipient that their PPS number has been fraudulently compromised and requests the recipient to Press 1 to speak with a department official.

When 1 is pressed, we understand the caller is then asked to provide personal data. In some cases, a second call is received from a different person to attempt to reassure the victim that the incident is “above board”.

Advice from An Garda Síochána:
If anyone receives such similar calls:-
(1) Do not attempt to engage with the caller.
(2) Do not follow any automated instructions.
(3) Do not press 1 etc.
(4) Never disclose personal or financial information.

Meanwhile, other automated spam phone calls, demanding payments of €97.99 from Amazon Prime members are also being made to landline and mobile phones.

One wonders what action is being taken by the Department of Communications, these days, with regards to this issue and the even bigger issue of rip-off internet service providers, such as Eircom and Virgin Media, latter who are openly stealing from its customers.

Tipperary Garda Search Yields Cannabis Herb Valued €4100.

Yesterday Gardaí from the Clonmel District, with the assistance of the Garda Dog Unit, Henry Street, carried out a number of searches in the Fethard, Moyglass, Drangan and Mullinahone areas.

At approximately 7.30am Gardaí searched an address at Burke Street, Fethard. During the course of this search cannabis herb, with an estimated street value of €4100.00, was located along with evidence of cannabis having been cultivated within the house.

In relation to this incident, a woman, understood to be aged in her 40’s, was arrested and detained at Clonmel before being released pending the submission of a file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Following this incident a further search was carried out in the Mullinahone area. During the course of same, controlled drugs including cannabis resin, cannabis herb, amphetamines and ecstasy were located, latter with an estimated street value of €800.00. In addition €1000.00 in cash, a stun gun, and two canisters of pepper spray were also located.

No arrests were made in this case, but Gardaí are known to be following a definite line of enquiry.

In addition a number of searches were carried out in Moyglass, Fethard, Drangan and Mullinahone, resulting in additional seizures of cannabis and cocaine.