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Commissioner Harris Media Briefing: Covid-19 Major Policing Operation (29/3/20)

An Garda Síochána has started a major nationwide policing operation focused on supporting public compliance with public health measures over this weekend.

Following recent announcements by An Taoiseach of the necessity for people to undertake a range of public health measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19, there will be high visibility patrolling by Garda members across the country during the weekend.

The focus of this activity will be on encouraging people to adhere to public health measures as announced by An Taoiseach. 

Opening Statement - Commissioner Harris

 

"Don't panic but please try to stay in your home unless you have an essential reason to travel" -  Commissioner Harris

"How will An Garda Síochána enforce the upcoming regulations?"

"This weekend, An Garda Síochána will have over 2,500 Gardaí on duty" - Commissioner Harris

"We've maintained our detective capability, but people should still be very careful about internet scams." - Commissioner Harris