DUP (unDemocratic Unionist Party) outrage a Garda car spotted in (Ireland) Co Tyrone

DUP have said questions have been asked why an Irish Police car has been spotted in Ireland. 

   DUP outrage after Irish Police car was                        spotted in Ireland 

                    July 28th, 2022. 

The DUP has demanded answers after a rogue Garda police vehicle was apparently spotted in Co Tyrone.

Councillor Maurice Devenney told Donegal Live that the Irish police vehicle was seen travelling into the North of Ireland on the Lurganboy Road near Castlederg in recent days.

The website reported that the PSNI was enquiring into the matter, while the Garda had declined to comment.

Mr Devenney said locals told him the car was at least two miles over the border.

"I have spoken to PSNI regarding it and they have informed me that if a car does cross into a different jurisdiction, there is a reporting mechanism if a mistake has been made,” he said.

"I can understand 100 yards or so when you realise you're not in your own territory but to be almost near Castlederg town, that's a long way from the border.

"I'm just raising concerns as to how this happened and what was the need for the Garda car to be in that area."

He added that it was important to clarify if a report had been made on the gardai “incursion” into Northern Ireland.

West Tyrone DUP MLA Tom Buchanan said he had also written to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris – a former PSNI Deputy Chief Constable – to provide a full explanation. 

     Garda Commissioner Drew Harris -              was the former PSNI/RUC Deputy                             Chief Constable 

"This incident needs to be fully investigated, as it was well within the border," he said. "I have written to the Garda Commissioner requesting a full investigation.

"These things must be fully investigated, and my colleagues on the Policing Board will be questioning the Chief Co nstable on this particular issue as well."

Inspector Robb, of the PSNI, told the Belfast Telegraph: “We are aware, and we are making enquiries.”

The Garda have been approached for comment. 

With many thanks to the: Belfast Telegraph and Allan Preston for the original publication. 

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