Reclaiming goods after garda raid

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updadubs

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Was wondering if anyone had any idea what you are entitled to after a garda raid where business files, documents, stock & computers are taken for examination.
Are you entitled to an inventory of seized goods. How long can they hold goods before you can reclaim and can you be compensated for loss of trade.
Any advice appreciated.
 
Compensated, wishful thinking. They usually hold stuff as long as they want and a police property application is required to get them back - approx 300 quid, maybe more now. They just say they need them for evidence etc even if they don't and they will only listen to a solicitor not you.
 
Thanks for the repllies, agree a solicitor seems the only way to go..
its maddening that they can just retain stock and restrict business for no absolute reason..

thanks
 
If they acted on a warrant then they obviously had very good reason.
 
If they are potential exhibits in a criminal trial, then they may not be returned until after the trial has concluded.
 
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