Four suspected car thieves captured after high-speed Garda chase in Dublin
Four members of a suspected car-theft and burglary gang were arrested after a lengthy Garda pursuit that began near Dublin Airport and ended near Liffey Valley Shopping Centre.
Police say a four-person gang responsible for a week-long crime wave of home break-ins, car thefts and assaults was finally apprehended following a major Garda pursuit in Dublin on Sunday. The chase started close to Dublin Airport, involved the Garda Air Support Unit and a dog unit, and saw the suspects’ car traveling the wrong direction on a dual carriageway and striking several vehicles. The pursuit concluded near Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, where the gang abandoned their vehicle and stripped their clothing before being taken into custody.
A search of the car uncovered knives, hammers and golf clubs. The suspects remain in north Dublin stations and are expected to be questioned about offences in Dublin and Meath, including a violent incident in Malahide where a homeowner was forced to hand over car keys after the gang smashed windows with golf clubs.
Why it matters
The arrests end a week of violent burglaries and assaults that have shaken Dublin neighborhoods.
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