The arrests happened this morning.
Three members of An Garda Síochána have today been arrested, Gardai have confirmed.
They include:
- A Garda Superintendent has been arrested for suspected breach of the provisions of section 62 of the Garda Síochána Act, 2005.
- A Garda Inspector has been arrested for suspected breach of provisions of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977-84.
- And a member of Garda rank has been arrested for suspected conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
According to the Gardaí, section 62 of the Garda Síochána Act states that "a person who is or was a member of the Garda Síochána or of its civilian staff or who is or was engaged under contract or other arrangement to work with or for the Garda Síochána shall not disclose, in or outside the State, any information obtained in the course of carrying out duties of that person’s office, employment, contract or other arrangement if the person knows the disclosure of that information is likely to have a harmful effect".
Deputy Commissioner John Twomey, Policing & Security confirmed the arrests this morning saying they are being questioned over a suspicion that they have been involved in the commission of one or more criminal offences.
The Deputy Commissioner said: "An Garda Síochána is fully committed to investigating any alleged wrong-doing or corruption involving Garda personnel, and will work with other relevant agencies in doing so.
"As this is a live and ongoing investigation, it is not appropriate to make any further comment at this time.”
