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Thurles Gardaí Continue War On Drug Dealers

Gardaí in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, yesterday, arrested a female and seized approximately €21,500 in suspected drugs and cash.

At approximately 3:30pm yesterday, Gardaí from the Tipperary Divisional Drugs Unit conducted the search of a residence in the area of Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

**Picture courtesy An Garda Síochána Thurles, Co. Tipperary**

It was during the course of this search that Cannabis, MDMA, Amphetamine and Cocaine, together worth some €16,100, together with €5,400 in cash was seized.

The arrested woman, understood to be aged in her 30’s, has since been released and a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Burglary Of Dog In Mullinahone Area, Co. Tipperary

**Picture courtesy An Garda Síochána Tipperary**

We understand from An Garda Síochána Tipperary, that Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a dog, which was the subject of a burglary at a home in the Mullinahone area, of Co. Tipperary.

The dog was taken on the evening of Wednesday 9th September 2020, at approximately 11.45pm.

A white Volkswagen Caddy was observed in the area in the days surrounding the incident.
Any person with information, no matter how small, is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station Tel: 052 6177640.

Update – Failure By Elected Thurles Councillors To Reply To Queries

Non Productive Tipperary TD’s & Councillors Commanding Large Salaries For No Work

In keeping with our decision stated yesterday, September 7th 2020; we have forwarded an email to Mr Ger Walsh (Ethics Registrar /Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Service, Tipperary Co. Council.) as advised by the Standards In Public Office Commission (SIPO).
The email contained details of the refusal by Co. Councillors and officials within the Templemore / Thurles Municipal District to answer pertinent questions.

This refusal demonstrates a pattern of attitudes and behaviour from those concerned, that leaves the local electorate feeling that they are worthless or wanting of any real consideration. Such behaviour from those responsible can no longer be tolerated.

Note: The video shown above was first uploaded on October 28th 2019. Since that date this area has suffered further deterioration becoming progressively worse in its neglect. This is despite being visited by Ms Roisin O’Grady (Tipperary Heritage Officer & Creative Ireland Coordinator) in November 2019.

In the interests of full transparency, the full content of my communication with Mr Walsh is published hereunder for our readers to peruse.

To: Mr Ger Walsh: (Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Service, Tipperary Co. Council).

Sir,
Perhaps the link shown herewith, will explain some of the issues and failures which I have experienced over a number of weeks and months with Local Elected Councillors.
http://www.thurles.info/2020/09/07/non-productive-tds-councillors-commanding-large-salaries-for-no-work/

I now respectfully request that each of the offending elected councillors, reply to my 3 questions, apologising for their failure, nay refusal, to previously do so.

You will be aware from my post, that this issue was correctly attended to and dealt with by Cllr. S. Hanafin and Cllr. S. Ryan, with whom I have no difficulty.

Code of Conduct for Councillors ( https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/sites/default/files/Publications/Code%20of%20Conduct%20for%20Councillors.pdf )

In the interests of fairness, truth and full transparency, all replies received in writing or by email will be published on Thurles.Info
[Note: Both my home address and my email address were included in the communication.]

I understand that the failure by Teachtaí Dála (TD’s) is a matter for the Houses of the Oireachtas (Committee on Members Interests not yet set up)

I thank you, in anticipation, for your attention to this matter.
Should you have any difficulty regarding this issue; please instruct me further.

Yours faithfully,
George Willoughby.

We learned from legal counsel, sought last week, that Under the Roads Act 1993, it is the responsibility of Tipperary County Council not only to protect but also to maintain the public’s right to access Public Rights-of-Way, in each local authority area.

More on this issue to follow.

Drugs Valued €35,000 Seized In Cashel, Co. Tipperary

Yesterday, Cahir Gardaí arrested a man and seized an estimated €35,000 worth of controlled drugs from a property in Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

On Friday 4th September, Gardaí from Cahir District Drug unit executed a search warrant on a residential property in Cashel, south Co. Tipperary.

During the course of the search, Gardaí discovered €32,000 worth of cannabis (pending analysis); a quantity of cannabis herb and cocaine.

Drug paraphernalia including heat lamps as well as three stun guns, were also seized during this operation.

A man understood to be in his 30’s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 and held at Cahir Garda Station.

He has since been charged to appear in Court.

Tipperary Gardaí Arrest Two Drug Drivers

An Garda Síochána, latter operating “Anti-Crime Checkpoints” today in the areas of Cahir and Cashel Co. Tipperary, stopped two motorists.

The first driver presented what appeared to be a fake driving licence. Same was confirmed using the Garda Mobility App. The driver was then arrested on suspicion of drug Driving, after testing positive for Cannabis use. His licence was seized for further forensic examination

The second driver, latter an unaccompanied learner driver, with no L-plates on display, tested positive for cocaine and cannabis use. His vehicle was seized and he himself was also arrested.