Issue Date: 28/07/2026
Today, Tuesday 28th July 2026, the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) of An Garda Síochána carried out an operation removing individuals from the State on foot of Deportation Orders.
The operation resulted in the removal of six adult males.
All individuals were removed on a chartered flight which left Dublin early this morning, Tuesday 28th July 2026, for Nigeria.
The removal of these six individuals, all convicted of offences in this jurisdiction, supports ongoing operations by An Garda Síochána nationwide including:
• Operation MOONRIDGE: targeting sex offenders and domestic violence offenders.
• Operation THOR: targeting organised crime groups involved in burglaries nationwide.
• Operation TÁIRGE: targeting recidivist offenders involved in organised retail crime and handling stolen property.
• Operation TARA: targeting drug supply networks.
An Garda Síochána continues to work closely with the Department of Justice in implementing immigration policy along with the Irish Prison service in the implementation of these operations.
