A TEENAGER ARRESTED in Dublin’s Temple Bar area was found in possession of vodka and a knuckle-duster yesterday.

Gardaí seized a bottle of Smirnoff vodka, with a security tag still attached, from the 15-year-old on Asdills Row in the city centre hotspot at 8:40 yesterday evening.

He was arrested for handling suspected stolen property and a knuckle duster was located on his person when searched. The youth was taken to Kevin Street Garda Station.

The teenager was later released into the custody of his parents pending a referral to Garda Youth Diversion Office. 

A garda spokesperson said investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Gardaí seized a bottle of vodka from a 15 yr old in Temple Bar, Dublin 2. He was arrested for handling stolen property, a knuckleduster was located on his person, when searched. The youth was released into his parent’s custody pending a referral to Garda Youth Diversion Office. pic.twitter.com/mix24mO5Ca

— Garda Info (@gardainfo) June 21, 2021

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