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Constant Garda checkpoints near the docks?

Zascar · 2016-08-24 12:29:28

For the last few weeks there has been an almost permanent Garda checkpoint set up on Promenade Road - the one that leads out from the Tunnel towards where the ferry terminal. Just wondering - does anyone know why this is? Sometimes they seem to be looking at tax etc but mostly they just stand there waving everyone through.…

24-08-2016 12:29pm

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Zascar

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For the last few weeks there has been an almost permanent Garda checkpoint set up on Promenade Road - the one that leads out from the Tunnel towards where the ferry terminal. Just wondering - does anyone know why this is? Sometimes they seem to be looking at tax etc but mostly they just stand there waving everyone through. Anyone know?

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#2 24-08-2016 12:32pm

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At a guess they are amongst other things trying to stop puppy farmers exporting tiny puppies out of Ireland

There have been a few cases in the news lately that have been stopped at the port

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#3 24-08-2016 1:22pm

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I think they are checking trucks too for valid DOE.

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#4 24-08-2016 3:33pm

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I thought it was set up as some sort of protection against attacks from kinahans/hutch gangs ?

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#5 24-08-2016 4:12pm

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Any customs lads there? They could be waiting for someone specifically. Like Nidge bring in drugs from the uk

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#6 24-08-2016 4:26pm

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Constantly have one set up at the airport aswell

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#7 24-08-2016 9:51pm

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There's a permanent Garda checkpoint there now. To protect the docks apparently.

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