Gardaí launch high
visibility operation
22.10.20
GARDAÍ have today launched
a major high visibility operation in support of public
health guidelines and regulations as Ireland moved to
Level Five restrictions . These restrictions will
remain in place for six weeks until the 1st of December.
The garda operation includes a large of number of static
and rolling checkpoints, high visibility community
engagement patrols and ongoing support for the most
vulnerable.
There will be an extensive network of checkpoints around
the country. The 132 static checkpoints on motorways
introduced earlier this month will remain and will be
supplemented by hundreds of rolling checkpoints on main
and secondary roads. |
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According to data from
Transport Infrastructure Ireland, the volume of private
cars on major routes nationally has decreased by 14.5%
following the introduction of Operation Fanacht when
compared with traffic levels during the week before the
operation commencing.
There will also be high visibility community engagement
patrols by Gardaí in parks, natural beauty spots and
public amenities. As has been done since the start of
pandemic, Gardaí will continue to engage with the most
vulnerable in society to provide them with necessary
supports. |
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