Gardaí responded to a reported incident of criminal damage in Ballina, confronting a man in his 30s who exhibited erratic behavior before barricading himself inside his home.
After the standoff, An Garda Síochána successfully negotiated a peaceful resolution to the incident, arresting the male involved under the Mental Health Act.
The operational response included local negotiators and the Armed Support Unit, highlighting the seriousness of the threats made during the incident and the methodical approach taken by Garda.
A cordon was established around the area as a precaution, and a Media Blackout was requested to manage the situation without public interference.
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