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Fraud Prevention Advice

Fraud Prevention Advice Regarding Automated Phone Calls and Texts.

Tipperary Gardaí are urging the public to spread the word regarding fraud prevention, as people continue to fall victim to scams on a daily basis.

In recent days Tipperary Divisional Gardai have been alerted to an increase of Scam phone calls whereby the recipient is called and advised via a recorded message that An Garda Síochána is investigating them in relation to suspicious activity linked to their PPS number. In order to rectify the situation the recipient is then advised to press a number to speak to someone further in relation to the matter.

Clonmel Gardai are issuing a warning to the public about fraudulent texts, emails and phone call scams requesting personal data, after receiving numerous complaints in the past week.

Banks, the Department of Social Welfare, An Garda Siochana etc. will never contact you via phone or email requesting personal details such as your PPS number or Bank Account details.

PLEASE DO REMEMBER:

Do Not Engage with the caller or return the call.
Never Share Personal Information with anyone online, by text or on a cold call.
A Member of An Garda Siochana or a Department of Social Protection employee would never advise a member of the Public to move money from their account or to purchase cryptocurrency or move their money anywhere to keep it safe.
Do not follow the automated instructions – Do not press 1 etc.
Never disclose personal or financial information.
Hang up and block the number if possible.

Whilst the scammers may change their stories and methods, their goal is always the same – they want to access your sensitive information and get their hands on your money.
If you believe you have received such a text, via email or phone call, please be advised to contact either your bank branch, local Garda station (Thurles 0504-25100) or the Department of Social Protection helpline number (1890 800 024.)

Anti-Social Behaviour Halts Train In Thurles.

Gardai were requested to attend at an incident in Thurles Railway Station yesterday evening.

A train coming from Cork, bound for Dublin, was forced to halt when anti-social behaviour broke out on board.

We understand that the 16:30 train from Cork to Heuston, carrying passengers who had embarked at Cork, was forced to halt at Thurles, when disruptive behaviour caused a technical issue on board.

The passengers were eventually accommodated on alternative services, causing minor delays to other services passing through the Thurles station, as a result of this 16.30 public transport failure.

From May 2020 to the end of April 2021, there have been 37 incidents of antisocial behaviour on Cork rail services or at Cork stations, with incidents ranging from non-compliance with Covid regulations, vandalism, possession of drugs or alcohol, theft and loitering.

We understand further Garda enquiries are now being processed.

Drugs Valued €124,500 Seized In Dundrum, Co. Tipperary.

Gardaí have arrested a male aged in his 20’s and seized cannabis herb, cocaine and tablets valued at 124,500 euros, following a search in Tipperary, yesterday.

Gardaí from Tipperary Drugs Unit and Tipperary District, together with the Cork Dog Unit and Customs carried out a search in the Dundrum area of the county shortly after 11:00am.

This search resulted in the seizure of cannabis estimated to be worth 60,000 euros, cocaine worth 24,500 euros and tablets valued at 40,000 euros.

A number of mobile phones; paraphernalia associated with the distribution/supply of drugs; together with a sum of cash were also seized.

The man arrested in connection with the search was taken to Tipperary Garda Station where he is currently being held.

€12k Drug Seizure In North Tipperary.

On Friday morning last, Gardaí arrested and charged a man in relation to the seizure of drugs valued at over €12,000 in North Co. Tipperary.

Shortly after 11:00am Gardaí at Roscrea, together with the Tipperary Divisional Drugs Unit and the Southern Region Dog Unit, executed a search warrant at an address at Rosemary Street, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.

During the course of the search Gardaí located and seized, an estimated €9,300 of cannabis herb, €2,600 of cocaine and €225 worth of amphetamines.

Gardaí also seized mixing agent and a weighing scales. All of the drugs will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for confirmed analysis.

The arrested man, understood to be aged in his 40’s, was is due to appear before Ennis District Court on Friday evening last.

Garda Search Warrant Leads To €40k Cannabis Herb Seizure In Tipperary.

Yesterday, Wednesday May 26th 2021, members of the Cahir and Cashel Garda Drugs Unit, assisted by the Divisional Crime Task Force, Cahir Community Policing and the Garda Dog Unit executed a search warrant at Hymenstown, New Inn, Co Tipperary.

It was during the course of this organised search, that cannabis herb with a street value of some €40,000 was seized.

A file is now expected to be forwarded to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) within the coming days.