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Re: Incident date time and location
Dear X,
We refer to the above.
On DATE OF INCIDENT whilst present at PLACE OF INCIDENT (my mobile phone was seized by members of An Garda Síochana).
(We would be obliged if you would confirm that my phone has not been accessed and is available to be returned to me immediately.)
Furthermore, I would be obliged if you would set out the lawful basis upon which my property was seized and the basis for its continued retention.
Please acknowledge this correspondence.
Yours sincerely,
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Guidance Note: Letter should be tailored according to situation and language similarly adapted. The main thing is to request the lawful basis upon which it was seized and the lawful basis upon which it is retained. Copy to be sent to relevant guard and Superintendent of that Station