Shawna Coxon
Shawna Coxon is the deputy commissioner of An Garda Síochána, Ireland's national police service, where she plays a crucial role in law enforcement and public safety. Recently, she was in the news discussing the extradition of Sean McGovern, a leader of the Kinahan drug gang, highlighting the significance of this development in combating transnational organized crime that has affected communities both in Ireland and globally.
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Recent news mentions
Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon is leading the Garda response for the EU presidency.
EU leaders’ safety in Ireland comes under spotlight – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-08
Dr. Shawna Coxon is a Garda Deputy Commissioner who addressed the issue of illegal number plates.
Drivers will now face fines for hard-to-read licence plates – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-20
Shawna Coxon is a Deputy Commissioner who previously served as deputy chief officer in the Toronto Police.
Cabinet set to approve new Garda Commissioner to succeed Drew Harris – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-29
Shawna Coxon is the Deputy Commissioner who has also applied for the position of Garda commissioner.
New Garda commissioner to succeed Drew Harris set to be announced within days – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-24Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon has also applied for the commissioner position and previously served in the Toronto Police.
Long-serving senior members not in running due to pension tax concerns – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03Acting Garda Commissioner Shawna Coxon commented on the implications of McGovern's extradition.
Fall of House of Kinahan? Dubai no longer criminal safe haven after Sean McGovern extradition – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-31
Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon stated that transnational crime gangs cause misery to communities globally.
Kinahan associate Sean McGovern arrested after landing in Ireland from Dubai and is due before Special Criminal Court – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29
Shawna Coxon, the deputy commissioner of Ireland’s police force, described the extradition of Sean McGovern as a significant development in international law enforcement.
Leader in Kinahan drug gang extradited to Ireland from UAE | Ireland
United Kingdom· 2025-05-29
