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An image of some of the stolen manhole covers that were recovered by gardaí. Garda Press Office

Two arrested for theft of 15 manhole covers

Gardaí said this evening that the removal or theft of manhole covers is “potentially lethal to road users”.

GARDAÍ IN ENNIS, Co Clare, investigating the theft of a number of manhole covers in the area, have arrested a 17 and 19-year-old in connection with the crime.

In total, 15 covers were recovered following the search of a vehicle at Monreagh Tubber today.

Gardaí said this evening that the removal or theft of manhole covers is “potentially lethal to road users” and has been highlighted both by themselves and the Road Safety Authority.

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    Jul 23rd 2019, 3:10 PM

    Read that three times and it’s still clear as mud.

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    Jul 23rd 2019, 3:19 PM

    @Pascal Coleman: Trying to make sense of it too! Mother giving DNA the day after the crash?!

    People sharing the images should be charged. I heard about them and usually get sent a lot of viral things but very happy I didn’t see them. RIP.

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    Jul 23rd 2019, 3:15 PM

    Guy who shared picture MAY be prosecuted. Sending warning to others through this media platform. The end.

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    Jul 23rd 2019, 3:27 PM

    @Frank Discussion: why didn’t they just say that then?

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    Jul 23rd 2019, 3:33 PM

    Not to sure comments should be open as criminal case pending RIP Elaine

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