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08/04/2009
Shot Fired During Bungled Security Van Raid
Four men have been arrested following a bungled raid on a security van at a post office in Dublin today.
Gardaí in Store Street made the arrests after the attempted robbery at a post office on Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3 at approximately 9.20am this morning.
During the incident, a masked raider entered the post office armed with a firearm. He threatened staff and demanded money, but was forced to flee the scene empty handed.
A Gardaí spokesman said they believe a shot was fired during the incident and one of the security staff received a minor injury.
The four men, who are all in their 20s were arrested on Jones Road, Dublin3 at approximately 12pm.
They are being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act in Store Street and Mountjoy Garda station.
Gardaí conducted follow-up searches in the area.
(DW/BMcC)
Gardaí in Store Street made the arrests after the attempted robbery at a post office on Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3 at approximately 9.20am this morning.
During the incident, a masked raider entered the post office armed with a firearm. He threatened staff and demanded money, but was forced to flee the scene empty handed.
A Gardaí spokesman said they believe a shot was fired during the incident and one of the security staff received a minor injury.
The four men, who are all in their 20s were arrested on Jones Road, Dublin3 at approximately 12pm.
They are being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act in Store Street and Mountjoy Garda station.
Gardaí conducted follow-up searches in the area.
(DW/BMcC)
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