'Copycat' Lucky Dip gang members arrested after attempted hospital car park break-ins and motorway chaos

During the busy Easter weekend, several incidents of dangerous driving were reported, including cars believed to be stolen being driven the wrong way on the motorway. Gardaí opened an investigation into a group of masked teenagers attempting to break into parked vehicles at a hospital, suspecting that they may be copying the notorious 'Lucky Dip' gang. Overall, the weekend saw a total of nine male juveniles arrested after multiple high-speed chases, emphasizing ongoing issues with gang-related activities and public safety.

During the busy bank holiday Easter weekend, multiple reports of dangerous driving surfaced, with cars stolen and driven in the wrong direction on the motorway.

Gardaí are currently investigating whether a group of masked teenagers attempting to break into vehicles in a hospital car park were inspired by the notorious 'Lucky Dip' gang.

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