Three gardaí injured in Covid raid - cocaine found at the scene

Three gardaí were injured yesterday as they attempted to deal with a potential breaches of Public Health Regulations at a rented domestic property in Milford, yesterday, Saturday, March 13

Gardaí engaged with those present utilising the 4Es approach (engage, explain, encourage, enforce) in support of the Public Health Regulations.

During the course of engagement with those present at the dwelling three members of An Garda Síochána were assaulted.

Two members were brought to Letterkenny University Hospital to be treated for their injuries. A third member was treated at the scene for their injuries.

Two males in their 20s were arrested and taken to Milford Garda Station and have since been charged. They are due to appear before Letterkenny District Court on March 29.

A third male, in his late teens, was arrested during this incident for public order offences. He has since been released without charge pending consideration for the Adult Caution scheme.

A small quantity of cocaine was seized during the incident.

A number of FPN’s for breaches of Public Health Regulations will be issued in due course.

Investigations are ongoing.