Edenderry Garda Station closed "for deep cleaning" as two officers hospitalised after handling vapes

Edenderry Garda Station closed yesterday (Wednesday) when two male members of the force were hospitalised having become unwell after handling suspected cannabis vapes.

The station remains closed for "specialist deep cleaning" today, with officers from Tullamore carrying out policing services in the area as a result.

In a statement, An Garda Síochána said the two officers who became unwell "were involved in processing vape products seized from a commercial premises during an ongoing investigation".

In an update shortly before noon today, a Garda spokesperson said one of the two officers involved had been released from hospital, while the other remains under medical assessment.

"An Garda Síochána is providing welfare support to the hospitalised members and their families at this time," a Garda press office spokesperson said on Wednesday night.

"Edenderry Garda Station will remain closed pending further examination and specialist deep cleaning (on Thursday). Policing services in the area are being provided from Tullamore Garda Station

"An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time pending outcome of ongoing enquiries into the cause of the members feeling unwell," the spokesperson added.