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

Edenderry Garda Station in Offaly 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".

As of last night, the two men were in hospital undergoing medical assessment.

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

"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 that no further comment would be provided on the medical condition of the two officers who were hospitalised.