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Three Men (20s) Arrested In Cork As Part Of Operation Targeting Suspected Rogue Traders

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 07:21

Anglesea Street Community Policing Gardaí, Sergeant Michael O'Connell and Garda Marie O'Neill on patrol and calling in on elderly residents.

Gardaí received a report from a lady in her 70s who lives alone about work she recently had done by tradesmen at her house in Bishopstown. 

The woman said she felt pressured into paying three men who arrived uninvited at her house over €5,450 in August. 

The woman was even asked to go to the bank to withdraw more money. 

There was paint damage to the woman's driveway and house as well as damage to her patio slabs. 

In August of this year two Detective Gardaí were appointed to assist this operation, allowing for both surveillance and high visibility patrols to be carried out.

The operation, which is still ongoing, has also seen an increase in checkpoints carried out with the assistance of the Department of Social Welfare.

Crime Prevention Officer for Cork city, Sergeant Brian McSweeney said ‘One of the best crime prevention tools we have is good neighbours. If you have elderly or vulnerable neighbours and see or hear about bogus traders operating in your area, let them and ourselves know so we can put out additional patrols.'

If you suspect that anyone who calls to your door selling goods or services is not who they say they are, tell them you are not interested and call the Gardaí immediately. Genuine trade’s people won’t be offended by any queries that you or Gardaí may make.

 

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