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Burglary at Swords, Co Dublin & Theft of Radioactive Material over the weekend of 27- 29/9/13

Theft of radioactive material

The Gardaí at Coolock Garda Station are investigating a burglary which occurred over the weekend of 27th to 29th September 2013 at a business premises on Balheary Road, Swords, Co Dublin.


During the course of the burglary seven lightening preventers were stolen. They are radioactive and highly dangerous. They were contained in red metal box and these were also taken. They have the appearance of aluminium or stainless steel but are of no scrap value. If any person discovers these items they should not touch or approach them, instead contact the Gardaí.
  

Appeal:


• Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity over the weekend of the 27th to 29th September to come forward.

• Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have seen a vehicle around the area of the burglary over the weekend in question.

• Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to the whereabouts of the material now, to come forward.

• Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity the week preceding the burglary.

• Members of the public should note that the weekend of the burglary was the weekend of the replay of the All Ireland Hurling final.


Gardaí at Coolock Investigating                               Telephone 01 666 4200