Knives, phones seized after car bursts through Garda checkpoint
Vehicle failed to stop at a crime prevention checkpoint in the border area before being stopped using a stinger
Knives and mobile phones were among a number of items seized by Gardaí after a car burst through a checkpoint in the border area before being stopped using a stinger device.
Buncrana Gardaí were conducting a crime prevention checkpoint on Saturday night, October 17, when the vehicle failed to stop and continued through the checkpoint in a dangerous manner.
A stinger device was successfully deployed, bringing the car to a halt.
The vehicle was subsequently abandoned and seized by Gardaí, who recovered a number of items following a search, including knives and phones.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, the guards said.
Gardaí are appealing to road users who were travelling in the Bridgend area between 11.30pm on Saturday, October 17, and 12.30am on Sunday, October 18, and who may have dash-cam footage to make it available to investigating officers.
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 07493 20540 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.