Garda Commissioner Drew Harris presented before the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee, disclosing that An Garda Síochána is currently holding €40 million in cash as evidence. He described the property in evidence management system (PEM) as robust but acknowledged the risk of it being compromised by criminal intent from individuals within the organization. While there are controls to prevent the loss of evidence, recent incidents, including the theft of two kilos of cannabis from a Garda station, highlight vulnerabilities that raise concerns about the security of evidence, prompting calls for improved systems.
The amount of cash held by An Garda Síochána is concerning, especially as investigations relate to it. A robust system is in place, but risks persist.
Mr. Harris acknowledged the potential for individual members to defeat the systems in place if they have criminal intent, posing a significant risk.
With €40 million in evidence and past incidents of missing drugs, greater transparency and security measures are urgently needed within An Garda Síochána.
The theft of cannabis from a locker shows that despite controls, there are vulnerabilities in the evidence management system that demand immediate attention.
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