Record numbers of guns & drugs seized

Fyr.Fytr · 2008-07-02 23:29:02

Record numbers of guns & drugs seized Wednesday, 2 July 2008 17:57 The Garda Commissioner has said the Gardaí are seizing more guns and drugs than ever before. Fachtna Murphy said the Gardaí will continue the current policing policy of being 'in the faces' of serious criminals. Over 400 firearms have been seized so far…

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#32 27-09-2008 02:30AM

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cushtac wrote: »

Des O'Malley said he carried one while he was minister for justice in the early 70's.

Lots of people say lots of things but surely his armed Garda protection made carrying a gun himself a bit redundant? Or maybe he did and it just wasnt 'official'. Looking back I could see that scenario

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#33 27-09-2008 10:52AM

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No it was official, and not altogether uncommon, for ministers, bank officials etc. We tend to forget just how hairy things got in the 70s.

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