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# Operation Quest

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Gardaí speak to 23 people suspected of purchasing sexual services

Gardaí carried out a number of days of action across the country last week.

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Nov 27th 2019, 2:54 PM

Gardaí investigating seven targeted attacks on sex workers

Gardaí said the motive for the attacks appears to be monetary gain and that violence has been used.

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Nov 13th 2019, 9:16 PM

Over 100 properties searched in joint Garda and PSNI anti-prostitution operation

‘Operation Quest’ is being coordinated on both sides of the border to tackle organised prostitution and brothel-keeping.

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May 30th 2012, 12:02 AM