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Gardai launch major operation on public health travel restrictions
An Garda Síochána has today (Wednesday) launched a major operation to ensure public compliance with the travel restrictions introduced recently as part of the COVID-19 public health guidelines.
‘Operation Fanacht’ will see an extensive network of checkpoints established across the country which will run from today until Monday night (April 13).
It will involve thousands of checkpoints every day. At any one time, there will be over 2,500 Gardaí involved in checkpoints or high visibility patrolling.
"This significant policing operation is designed to support travel restrictions put in place to help flatten the curve and save lives,” Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security, John Twomey, said.
"There has been very good compliance with the travel restrictions and we want to thank the public for this. However, it is vital that this continues over the coming days and over the weekend. This will save lives.”
He said that in particular Gardai are asking people who are thinking of travelling to parks, natural beauty spots or holiday homes outside of the 2km limit not to do so.
“We are sending them a clear message that if they are stopped at a checkpoint they will be turned back.”
The operation will also see Gardaí conduct high visibility patrols at major tourist locations, parks and natural beauty spots to ensure compliance with travel restrictions.
Operation Fanacht will also enhance road safety.
"Unfortunately, despite the reduced traffic levels, there are still people putting their lives and the lives of others at risk by speeding, drink and drug driving, and not wearing their seat belt,” he said.
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