Issue Date: 25/08/2026
Gardaí from Store Street Community Engagement, supported by members of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB), have successfully recovered a substantial number of stolen electronic devices following a targeted operation in the Dublin 1 area.
In July 2026, an investigation commenced when Gardaí at Store Street traced a stolen mobile phone to a premises in the Dublin city centre area. Further inquiries were carried out in collaboration with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB).
On 20th August 2026, investigating Gardaí conducted a planned search of a business premises in the city centre area of Dublin 1, resulting in the recovery of 36 laptops and 40 mobile phones.
All recovered devices are now undergoing technical examination with the aim of returning them to their rightful owners.
No arrests have been made at this stage and investigations remain ongoing.
If your mobile phone is stolen, An Garda Síochána advises you to immediately contact your service provider to block your SIM and 15-digit IMEI number and report the theft to your local Garda station with your phone details to aid potential recovery.
