Gardaí arrest eight in connection with illegal motoring events

Eight people have been arrested in Co Clare in connection with unofficial night time motoring events.

Gardaí arrest eight in connection with illegal motoring events

Eight people have been arrested in Co Clare in connection with unofficial night time motoring events.

A woman and seven men - aged in their teens and 20s - were detained at a number of locations around the county this morning.

The drivers of modified cars were targeted as part of an intelligence-led operation.

It follows an event at the Corkscrew Hill in Ballyvaughan on the night of March 7 last - which was attended by 70 vehicles.

The group in custody are being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at Kilrush, Ennistymon, Ennis and Shannon Garda Stations.

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