Man due in court after reports of €20,000 cash thrown at Galway motorists

Galway city witnessed a bizarre incident over the weekend when gardaí arrested a 36-year-old man following reports of him distributing large sums of cash to motorists. The man, found to be under the influence of intoxicants, was apprehended for public order offenses. A subsequent search revealed not only the substantial amount of cash he had allegedly thrown but also €10,000 worth of cocaine.

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The man was arrested on Saturday by gardaí after they were called to the Skerrit Roundabout on the Old Dublin Road in Galway city.

The Irish Times reports that the cash is believed to be linked to a significant theft that occurred in Listowel, County Kerry, earlier in the week. A local businessman reported having €120,000 stolen from his car as he was preparing to make a bank lodgement. Gardaí have been actively investigating this theft, utilizing CCTV footage to identify suspects.

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Gardaí arrested the man, who was under the influence of intoxicants at the time, for public order offences, and when searched, they found he had €10,000 worth of cocaine.

This incident highlights a peculiar intersection of alleged drug offenses, theft, and public disorder. The man is expected to face charges related to both drug and theft offenses. The recovery of the cash and the ongoing investigation into the Listowel theft underscore the complexities of criminal activity that can manifest in unexpected ways across different regions of Ireland. The Irish Times frames this as a notable event, detailing the police's swift action and the suspected links between the incidents.

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Gardaí believe the money was the proceeds of a theft in Listowel, Co Kerry, where a businessman had €120,000 stolen as he was preparing make about a cash lodgement to a bank in the town.