An investigation is underway into a suspected hoax call to Gardai about an ‘armed incident’ on Monday evening, the force confirmed.
Gardai had received a call about the incident which was said to have been underway in an area of Letterkenny in Donegal.
It’s understood that Gardai responded to the call and searched a number of locations in Letterkenny.© Provided by Extra.ie An investigation is underway into a suspected hoax call to Gardai about an ‘armed incident’ on Monday evening, the force confirmed. Pic: Getty Images
Following the searches it was soon established that the incident described in the call to Gardai was not underway.
A Garda spokesperson said on Monday night: ‘This incident has now been resolved.© Provided by Extra.ie Gardai had received a call about the incident which was said to have been underway in an area of Letterkenny in Donegal. Pic: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images
‘A number of locations in Letterkenny were searched this evening by Gardaí following reports of an armed incident.
‘Gardaí are now investigating the matter as a hoax call. Enquiries are ongoing.’