Dublin Police Act, 1842

Breaking casks and packages of goods on board barges, &c. with intent to spill contents, a misdemeanor.

22. Every person who shall within the police district wilfully cause to be broken, pierced, started, cut, torn, or otherwise injured any cask, chest, bag, or other package containing or prepared for containing any goods while on board of any barge, lighter, or other craft lying in the said river or either of the said harbours, or any dock, creek, quay, wharf, or landing place adjacent to the same, or in the way to or from any warehouse, with intent that the contents of such package or any part thereof may be spilled or dropped from such package, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.