Ironically, "to save lives":
https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/armed-gardai-storm-shebeen-dublin-23376831Armed Gardai storm shebeen in Dublin and catch drinkers red-handedGardaí discovered alcohol, beer kegs and taps, cash, bar stools and other bar equipment.By Paul Moore
17:27, 24 JAN 2021
NEWS
Gardai stormed a shebeen in Dublin on Saturday as a number of drinkers were caught red-handed in the homemade pub.
As part of Operation Navigation, a private premise was searched in Swords, Dublin. Officers were investigating alleged breaches of liquor licencing legislation in support of current public health measures.
The premises was searched under warrant by local Gardaí and the Armed Support Unit shortly after 10pm on Saturday, January 23.
During the search, Gardaí discovered alcohol, beer kegs and taps, cash, bar stools and other bar equipment.
Enquiries are ongoing and a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
A number of people were found at the premises and these persons will all be issued with Fixed Penalty Notices for an alleged breach of Regulation 4 of the Health Act, 1947 Regulations - Restriction on the Movement of Persons.
No arrests were made in this phase of the investigation.
In a statement, the Gardaí said: "The Covid-19 Pandemic remains a public health crisis and An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to all citizens to comply with Public Health Guidelines and Regulations in order to save lives."
