Gardaí found a number of people drinking at a shebeen in Edenderry, Co Offaly today.
As part of Operation Navigation, gardaí in Offaly searched a private premises in Edenderry earlier today, following alleged breaches of liquor licencing legislation in support of current public health measures.
Gardaí attended and located a number of persons on the premises consuming alcohol. These persons will all be issued with Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) for an alleged breach of Regulation 4 of the Health Act, 1947 Regulations — Restriction on the Movement of Persons.
A significant amount of alcohol, including six beer kegs, was seized during the operation.
Enquiries are ongoing and a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
A Garda spokesperson said: “The Covid-19 pandemic remains a public health crisis and An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to all citizens to comply with Public Health Guidelines and Regulations in order to save lives."
