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Arrrest for alleged threats against an elected representative, 15th April 2026

Issue Date: 15/04/2026

Gardaí in the south of the country this morning arrested a male in his 20s for alleged threats related to the fuel protests/blockades made against an elected representative.

The male was arrested under Section 5 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.

The male has since been released without charge and a file will be sent to the DPP.

Investigations are ongoing.