A detective garda has been charged with facilitating a serious offence for an organised crime gang, as well as bribery and possessing over 100 rounds of ammunition. Eoghan Clerkin (51) was the fourth man to be charged following a probe by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI).
The charges relate to an investigation into alleged corruption within An Garda Síochána. Clerkin, who is based in the Dublin region, was arrested and charged on Tuesday, April 8, 2026. He appeared before Dublin District Court the following day.
The court heard the detective garda is accused of facilitating a serious offence by a criminal organisation between March 1 and April 8, 2026. He is also charged with bribery and possession of 109 rounds of 9mm ammunition without a firearm certificate.
Judge Bryan Smyth granted bail under strict conditions, including that Clerkin surrender his passport, sign on daily at a Garda station, and have no contact with co-accused or witnesses. The case was adjourned for four weeks for the preparation of a book of evidence.
