Gardaí issue update on two Laois Offaly Gardaí who were hospitalised
The two Gardaí became unwell while processing vape products which had been seized
Two Laois Offaly Gardaí who were hospitalised while processing seized vape shop products have been discharged from hospital.
The two male Garda members became unwell while working at Edenderry Garda station in Co Offaly on Wednesday.
Gardaí previously stated that “the members were involved in processing vape products seized from a commercial premises during an ongoing investigation.”
Gardaí said: “Edenderry Garda Station will remain closed pending further examination and specialist deep cleaning tomorrow Thursday 23rd July 2026.”
They issued an update and said Gardaí “continues to make enquiries into the circumstances of the incident during which two members were hospitalised after becoming unwell whilst on duty on Wednesday 22nd July 2026, at Edenderry Garda station.
Both members of An Garda Síochána have since been released from hospital.”
An Garda Síochána said it continues to provide welfare support to the members and their families.
They stated that Edenderry Garda Station remains closed and enquiries were ongoing.