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Extra.ie
2 days ago
- Extra.ie
Massive drugs seizure in Dublin
Gardai have arrested three men, and seized over €1.28 million in cash in South Dublin over the past three days. The operation targetting an organised crime gang, involved in the sale and supply of controlled drugs and money laundering activities, was carried out by Specialist Gardai from the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) During the operation, Gardai stopped and searched a car in the Donnybrook area of Dublin 4, and seized €197,760 in cash, and arrested a man in his 50's. Pic: ABD/Shutterstock In a follow-up operation in Dublin 2 on the same day, another two men (one aged in his 30's and one his 40's) were arrested. All three men were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, at Garda Stations in the Dublin Region. Meanwhile, during follow up searches of a number of South Dublin properties, Gardaí seized an additional €1,086,175 in cash, bringing the total amount of cash seized in this investigation to €1,283,935. Commenting on the investigation, Assistant Commissioner Cliona Richardson said, 'This significant seizure of cash will impact the ability of those involved to cause harm in our communities. It not only removes ill-gotten gains from the hands of criminals, but also deprives them of money they would have used to fund further criminal activities. Investigations are ongoing.
Irish Times
3 days ago
- Irish Times
Three arrested and more than €1.28m seized in Garda operation in Dublin
Three men have been arrested over €1.28 million in cash seized following a Garda operation. Carried out by the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) on Thursday and Friday, the operation targeted an organised crime group involved in the sale and supply of controlled drugs and money laundering activities in Dublin . A man in his 50s was arrested and €197,760 cash was seized on Thursday after the DCRT stopped and searched a car in Donnybrook, Dublin 4. Two men aged in their 30s and 40s were arrested in a follow-up operation in Dublin 2 on the same day. All three men were detained under section four of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Garda stations in the Dublin. READ MORE During searches of a number of south Dublin properties, an additional €1,086,175 in cash was seized, bringing the total amount seized to €1,283,935. The three men are expected to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday morning at about 10.30am. Assistant Commissioner Cliona Richardson said of the investigation: ' This significant seizure of cash will impact the ability of those involved to cause harm in our communities. It not only removes ill-gotten gains from the hands of criminals, but also deprives them of money they would have used to fund further criminal activities.'
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
Three men arrested and €1.2m in cash seized in Dublin as part of probe into organised crime group
Gardai stopped and searched a car in the Donnybrook area on Thursday. The cash seized by gardai during a car search Three men have been arrested and 1.2 million euro in cash seized as part of an investigation into an organised crime group. Gardai stopped and searched a car in the Donnybrook area on Thursday. During the search, they found 197,760 euro in cash and a man aged in his 50s was arrested. In a follow-up operation on the same day, two other men, one aged in his 30s and one his 40s, were arrested. During searches of a number of properties in south Dublin, Gardai seized an additional 1,086,175 euro in cash. The cash seized by gardai during a car search News in 90 Seconds - Aug 9th The total amount of cash seized was 1,283,935 euro. The three arrested men are expected to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday. The arrests were made in connection with an operation targeting an organised crime group involved in the sale and supply of drugs and money laundering in the Dublin area. Assistant Commissioner Cliona Richardson said: 'This significant seizure of cash will impact the ability of those involved to cause harm in our communities. 'It not only removes ill-gotten gains from the hands of criminals, but also deprives them of money they would have used to fund further criminal activities. 'The DCRT (Dublin Crime Response Team) is committed to keeping our communities safe by continuing to target the proceeds of criminal conduct, with a view to seizing assets and initiating prosecutions in relation to persons engaged in money laundering and associated criminal activity.'
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Gardai foil Dublin crime gang's plot to target rivals after ‘under the radar' suspect caught with €153k cash and gun
RIVAL 'PLOT' Gardai foil Dublin crime gang's plot to target rivals after 'under the radar' suspect caught with €153k cash and gun GARDAI have foiled a plot by a Dublin-based crime gang to target one of their rivals. The mob - who operate across the capital - were targeted after investigators from the Gardai's Dublin Crime Response Team stopped a car in Balbriggan, north Dublin, on Monday. Advertisement 2 Cops recovered a 9mm semi-automatic pistol and ammunition Credit: GARDA PRESS OFFICE ISSUE Once stopped, officers recovered a 9mm semi-automatic pistol, ammunition and €153,305 in cash. Detectives suspect the firearm was being moved to a different location so it could be used to target one of the gang's rivals. Following the seizure, Gardai also swooped on a number of properties in other parts of the city. We can also also reveal the suspect caught with items is regarded as 'under the radar' and isn't known as a major criminal. Advertisement He's now being held in custody on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent. Gardai believe the cash was earned from the proceeds of drug trafficking. This is the ninth firearm which has been seized by the DCRT in recent times. One source said: 'This is yet another blow to a criminal organisation operating in all parts of the city. Advertisement 'The man who has been arrested wouldn't have been known for his involvement in organised crime. 'The seizure is also an example of crime gangs using people with no criminal history to move weapons and drugs.' Assistant Commissioner Cliona Richardson welcomed the latest cash and weapon seizure by the DCRT. The senior officer said: 'The seizure of this firearm and ammunition has no doubt saved lives and the removal of significant amounts of cash not only removes ill-gotten gain from the hands of criminals, but deprives them of money they would have used to fund further criminal activity in our communities.' Advertisement
Sunday World
27-06-2025
- Sunday World
Man accused of using work van to supply drugs following €500k seizure in Dublin
Paul Ennis, the sole occupant of the van, was arrested and taken to Swords station to be questioned A block layer was accused of using his work van to transport and supply drugs following a seizure of over half a million euros of cocaine, MDMA and cannabis in Dublin. Paul Ennis, 38, of Ardcath, Garristown, Dublin, was arrested on Wednesday during an operation by gardaí with the Dublin Crime Response Team. He was refused bail when he appeared before Judge Maire Conneely at Dublin District Court charged with unlawful possession of the drugs and having them for sale or supply. Garda Thomas Doyle objected to the father of one's bail, citing the seriousness of the case. A stock image of MDMA tablets News in 90 Seconds - June 27th He alleged that gardaí intercepted a 2014-registered white Ford Transit driven by Mr Ennis. Searching the vehicle led to empty vacuum-sealed bags with drug residue, a kilo of cannabis, weighing scales and an alleged "tick list" – a record for transactions or debts, the court heard. Mr Ennis, the sole occupant of the van, was arrested and taken to Swords station to be questioned. A follow-up search was carried out at a property in Stamullen, Co Meath. The contested bail hearing was told a significant quantity of illicit drugs was seized including 33,260 MDMA tablets, valued at €332,600, cocaine worth €121,590, and €57,480 of cannabis herb. The total value of the seizure was estimated to be €518,390. Mr Ennis was interviewed on three occasions. Questioned by defence barrister Paddy Flynn, instructed by solicitor Martin O'Donnell, he accepted that the accused was cooperative. It was alleged he used his work van for large-scale drug distribution. Mr Flynn submitted that his client, who has yet to enter a plea, would obey conditions and was agreeable to not driving any vehicle. However, the DCRT officer maintained his objection to bail. A decision on legal aid was deferred until he provided a statement of his means. He was remanded in custody and will appear again on July 3 at Cloverhill District Court. Directions from the DPP must be obtained.
