Sligo councillor says dog handling unit will be an asset in fight against crime
A Sligo Councillor has welcomed the news that a new Dog Handling Unit will be based in the Sligo-Leitrim Garda Division as soon as resources allow. Sligo Drumcliff Marie Casserly says she has received confirmation from Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken that move will take place. The Garda dogs assist in…
Justice Minister says Garda divisional headquarters decision is one for Commissioner
The Minister for Justice has told the Dáil that any decision to establish Sligo Garda Station as a divisional headquarters for An Garda Síochána is one for the Garda Commissioner. Sligo-Leitrim TD Frank Feighan raised the issue with Minister Harris adding that Sligo would be a more suitable location for…
Man arrested by local Gardaí following Cannabis discovery
Gardaí have seized suspected Cannabis Herb worth €360,000, a shotgun and arrested a man following searches carried out in Sligo and Leitrim during yesterday and Sunday The searches were carried out with the assistance of both uniform Gardaí and members attached to the Sligo and Leitrim Drug Divisional Units. At…
Emergency services conduct successful rescue operation on Benbulben
Gardaí from the Sligo/Leitrim division and Emergency services were tasked to remove an injured person from Benbulben mountain range yesterday. The Rescue 118 official, along with Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue Team managed to remove the woman from the mountain to Sligo Hospital for further treatment. The female who was…
Ballymote Inspector urges people ‘to get to know your local guard’
An Inspector in the Sligo Leitrim Garda division says community engagement is key in tackling crime. Ballymote-based inspector Padraic Burke was one of the speakers at a well attended community meeting in Loftus Hall in Ballymote on Wednesday. He says they now have a number of different platforms to engage…