Gardaí arrest two men ‘hiding in wardrobe' following reports of suspicious activity
Two men have been arrested by gardaí in Greystones following reports of suspicious activity in the area on Thursday, June 19. Gardaí immediately responded, discovering two males "hiding in a wardrobe' in a residential property in the Killincarrig area of the town.
Gardaí from the Wicklow North Community Engagement area said they arrested the two males (40s) under Operation Thor, having responded to reports of an incident at the residence at approximately 2.30pm.
Bray Garda Station.
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The men were found in possession of a bag containing property that has since been identified as belonging to the homeowners, and has been returned.
When gardaí arrived to the scene, they searched the residence and discovered both men attempting to evade gardaí.
The two men were conveyed to Bray Garda Station and are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 and will appear before a special sitting of Bray District Court today, Friday June 20.
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