Offaly Garda Station temporarily closed as two gardaí hospitalised after processing vape products
.png?trim=0,21,0,67&crop=&width=640&quality=70&enable=upscale)
The members of An Garda Síochána became unwell after processing seized vape products at Edenderry Garda Station
An Offaly Garda Station has been temporarily closed after two members of An Garda Síochána were hospitalised due to becoming unwell whilst on duty earlier today, Wednesday, July 22,
The members were involved in processing vape products at Edenderry Garda Station which were seized from a commercial premises during an ongoing investigation.
Both male members are currently in hospital under medical assessment and An Garda Síochána is providing welfare support to the hospitalised members and their families at this time.
An Garda Síochána have confirmed that Edenderry Garda Station will remain closed pending further examination and specialist deep cleaning on Thursday, July 23.
Policing services in the area are being provided from Tullamore Garda Station during the duration of the closure.
An Garda Síochána say they have no further comment at this time pending the outcome of ongoing enquiries into the cause of the members feeling unwell.