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Dublin Live
6 days ago
- Dublin Live
Dublin raids see one arrested and drugs seized as gardai target organised crime gang
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A man has been arrested after a garda raid targeting an organised crime group in west Dublin. The search operation, which took place earlier today, targeted multiple industrial premises in the capital. During the searches by the Dublin Crime Response Team, multiple drugs were found. They included cocaine, ketamine, MDMA and tools used for drug distribution including hydraulic presses. The seizure is estimated to be valued at €415,000. (Image: Garda Press Office) A garda spokesman said: "The recovered drugs include 1.65 kg of cocaine, 4kg of ketamine, and 1kg of MDMA. The total estimated value of the seizure is €415,500, pending further analysis. A man in his 20s was arrested and remains in custody under Section 2 of the Drug Trafficking Act, 1996 at a Garda station in the Dublin Region. The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for examination and analysis. Investigations are ongoing." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Examiner
08-05-2025
- Irish Examiner
Gardaí examine finances of Romanian prostitution gang after raids in three counties
Gardaí are examining evidence gathered in a major search operation against a significant Romanian crime group involved in organised prostitution. Detectives intend to build a case on money laundering charges against the leaders and operators of the gang. More than 100 gardaí took part in Wednesday's operation which hit addresses in Dublin and the wider Eastern Region. Armed officers from the elite Emergency Response Unit and the Armed Support Unit were tasked with supporting the searches. The investigation is being led by detectives at Bridewell Garda Station in Dublin's north inner city, assisted by a number of regional and national units. These included the Dublin Crime Response Team and the Garda National Protective Services Bureau, which has a section tasked with combating prostitution gangs. The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau was also involved and will assist in identifying and examining banking and financial accounts and documentation. A statement issued by Garda HQ said: 'Over 100 gardaí conducted a search operation across Dublin and wider Eastern Region targeting an organised crime group suspected of being involved in organised prostitution and money laundering offences. 'The searches were conducted at several businesses and residential addresses in Dublin, Kildare and Meath. Led by detectives from the Serious Crime Unit based at the Bridewell Garda Station in Dublin, this operation was supported by the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT), Garda National Protective Services Bureau, Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, Emergency Response Unit (ERU), Armed Support Unit (ASU), Garda Dog Unit as well as local teams from the Dublin North Central Crime functional areas.' It said the searches were part of a broader effort by An Garda Síochána to target and dismantle organised crime groups benefitting from organised prostitution. It said two adult males were arrested on foot of court bench warrants, on unrelated matters, and a third adult male was detained in relation to the sale of drugs. Investigations are continuing. Louth pipe bombs In a separate operation targeting organised crime, garda ballistic and technical experts are examining a cache of 20 pipe bombs discovered during a drugs search in Co Louth. The Divisional Drug Unit, based at Drogheda Garda Station, conducted an operation, based on intelligence gathered following the seizure of drugs. Cannabis valued at around €190,000 was seized in that operation. On Tuesday, detectives from the unit carried out a search and uncovered the haul of pipe bombs, 20 in total. Officers immediately cordoned off the scene and requested an Army Explosive Ordnance team. The bomb squad arrived and examined the suspect devices and made them safe. The devices were removed from the area for further examination. Experts from the ballistic section of the Garda Technical Bureau are conducting examinations on the devices. Detectives are examining the purpose behind such a large haul of pipe bombs and if they were for intended use locally or for possible supply to other gangs.
Irish Independent
08-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Gardaí arrest two men (20s) following seizure of cannabis worth €460k in Dublin raid
Gardaí attached to the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) seized the cannabis and arrested both men following the search carried out under warrant shortly after 7pm. 'A total of 46 packages of vacuum-sealed cannabis herb, with an estimated street value of €460,000 (pending analysis) was discovered and seized by gardaí,' a Garda spokesperson said. 'Two men aged in their 20s were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at Garda stations in the DMR North.' Gardaí said the seized drugs will be subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) as investigations are ongoing. Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary, Dublin Region (DMR) said that targeting those 'who sell drugs in our communities remains a top priority for An Garda Síochána'. 'Drug dealing causes fear, harm and intimidation in our communities,' Assistant Commissioner Cleary said. 'Yesterday's operation demonstrates my strong commitment to targeting those who cause fear and harm in our communities through their drug dealing activities.'
Irish Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Two men arrested after Gardai seize €460k worth of cannabis in Dublin house raid
Two men have been arrested by gardaí after a significant quantity of cannabis was seized during an operation in Co Dublin targeting drug trafficking networks and related criminal activity. Gardaí attached to the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) seized cannabis worth approximately €460,000 following the search of a residential property in Swords in north Dublin on Wednesday evening. The search under warrant was conducted shortly after 7pm as part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR). 46 packages of vacuum-sealed cannabis herb, with an estimated street value of €460,000 was discovered and seized by Gardaí. All items seized will be sent for further analysis to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI). Two men, both aged in their 20s, were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at Garda stations in the DMR North. Commenting on the investigation, Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary, Dublin Region (DMR) said: "Targeting those who sell drugs in our communities remains a top priority for An Garda Síochána. Drug dealing causes fear, harm and intimidation in our communities. "Yesterday's operation demonstrates my strong commitment to targeting those who cause fear and harm in our communities through their drug dealing activities.' For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @IrishMirror - the official Irish Mirror Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/irishmirror - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and
Dublin Live
08-05-2025
- Dublin Live
Two arrested after €460,000 cannabis seized during north Dublin raid
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Two men have been arrested after cannabis worth approximately €460,000 was seized from a north Dublin home. The search under warrant was conducted shortly after 7:00pm on Wednesday in Swords by gardaí attached to the Dublin Crime Response Team. The operation was part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. 46 packages of vacuum-sealed cannabis herb, with an estimated street value of €460,000, pending analysis, was discovered and seized by Gardaí. Two men aged in their 20s were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at Garda stations in the DMR North. The seized drugs are subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland. A garda spokesperson said that investigations are ongoing. Commenting on the investigation, Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary, Dublin Region (DMR) said, "Targeting those who sell drugs in our communities remains a top priority for An Garda Síochána. "Drug dealing causes fear, harm and intimidation in our communities. Yesterday's operation demonstrates my strong commitment to targeting those who cause fear and harm in our communities through their drug dealing activities.' Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
