#Organised Crime

# organised-crime - Friday 23 July, 2021

# Michael O'Sullivan

Ex-garda fighting Europe's €14 billion drugs trade says Irish gangs are 'top of the pyramid'

Fri 12:05 AM 80,040 Views 50 Comments

Former Assistant Commissioner Michael O'Sullivan leads an EU unit to stop Atlantic shipments of drugs.
O'Sullivan said that Irish organised crime is an intrinsic part of the €14 billion European drugs trade.
The ex-garda said smugglers are using yachts, ships and even semi-submersibles to move drugs into Europe.

# organised-crime - Saturday 17 July, 2021

# Blanchardstown

Two charged after gardaí seize cannabis worth €133,600 in Dublin raid

Jul 17th 2021, 10:36 AM 13,838 Views 0 Comments

The operation was part of a wider investigation in the Blanchardstown area.

# organised-crime - Friday 16 July, 2021

# That's Bananas

Dutch Customs find €225m of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of banana puree

Jul 16th 2021, 3:42 PM 26,607 Views 20 Comments

It is the latest cocaine seizure associated with banana products, including in Ireland, on shipping destined for Rotterdam.

# organised-crime - Thursday 1 July, 2021

# Banks And Organised Crime

Gardaí believe that Irish financial institutions could be at risk from an international crime gang

Jul 1st 2021, 12:05 AM 31,618 Views 0 Comments

Garda detectives have arrested people working in banks for suspected fraud offences.

# organised-crime - Tuesday 8 June, 2021

# Antipodean Crime

Criminals in Australia and New Zealand tricked into using FBI-run messaging app

Jun 8th 2021, 9:03 AM 29,384 Views 10 Comments

Authorities said the app was installed on stripped-back mobile phones and its popularity grew after it was vouched for by underworld figures.

# organised-crime - Friday 23 April, 2021

# Pipe Bombs

Homes evacuated as pipe bombs and ammunition recovered during Drogheda raid

Apr 23rd 2021, 11:42 AM 14,749 Views 3 Comments

Gardaí launched the raid in Drogheda as part of an operation targeting organised crime in the area.

# organised-crime - Tuesday 20 April, 2021

# Crime

European Arrest Warrant issued for Gerry Hutch in connection with Regency Hotel murder

Apr 20th 2021, 1:31 PM 19,140 Views 0 Comments

Gardaí are looking for Hutch over his alleged involvement in the Regency Hotel murder of gangland figure David Byrne.

# organised-crime - Tuesday 16 March, 2021

# Organised Crime

Volkswagen car and financial documents seized after six searches in Longford

Mar 16th 2021, 1:38 PM 18,572 Views 10 Comments

Eight dogs were taken into the care of the local Dog Warden.

# organised-crime - Thursday 4 March, 2021

# Portarlington

Three men arrested following number of Garda raids in Co Laois

Mar 4th 2021, 7:42 AM 21,408 Views 0 Comments

The searches were carried out as part of an investigation into organised crime, drugs and firearms trafficking.

# organised-crime - Friday 26 February, 2021

# Drugs Seizure

Gardaí seize €720k worth of cannabis after searches in Dublin, Meath and Louth

Feb 26th 2021, 11:36 AM 17,446 Views 51 Comments

Three men have been arrested.

# organised-crime - Wednesday 10 February, 2021

# Organised Crime

CAB raids homes and business linked to crime gang and freezes €540k in bank accounts

Feb 10th 2021, 12:19 PM 56,892 Views 18 Comments

The raids happened this morning.

# organised-crime - Sunday 17 January, 2021

# Arrest

Over €1 million cash seized as part of organised crime investigation

Updated Jan 17th 2021, 8:03 PM 62,960 Views 27 Comments

In another search yesterday, Gardaí seized €117,000 in cash, a Rolex watch and a vehicle in Coolock.

# organised-crime - Friday 8 January, 2021

# Garda

€1m seized by anti-gang gardaí in early morning van stop

Jan 8th 2021, 5:48 PM 27,282 Views 20 Comments

The money is alleged to be the proceeds of crime from a West Dublin Crime Group.

# organised-crime - Saturday 28 November, 2020

# Organised Crime

'Cannabis clubs' operating in Spain linked to John Gilligan drug trafficking gang

Nov 28th 2020, 4:02 PM 52,104 Views 23 Comments

Gilligan was arrested in Spain last month.

# organised-crime - Saturday 7 November, 2020

# Organised Crime

€110,000 worth of cash and vehicle seized in Dublin

Nov 7th 2020, 6:27 PM 35,386 Views 0 Comments

The cash and vehicle were seized after a search of a location in Coolock.

# organised-crime - Monday 21 September, 2020

# Operation Ransom

People warned of consequences of becoming 'money mules' after 30 arrests by gardaí

Sep 21st 2020, 9:31 AM 28,934 Views 22 Comments

Young people in particular are being targeted by criminal organisations.

# organised-crime - Tuesday 18 August, 2020

# Organised Crime

Two men arrested over thefts at retail premises in five counties

Aug 18th 2020, 8:54 AM 32,397 Views 0 Comments

The thefts took place in Dublin, Wicklow, Galway, Meath and Kilkenny in recent weeks.

# organised-crime - Thursday 6 August, 2020

# Organised Crime

€3 million worth of suspected heroin seized and two men arrested in Dublin

Aug 6th 2020, 1:24 PM 27,333 Views 19 Comments

Two men, aged 31 and 41, have been arrested and are currently being detained.

# organised-crime - Wednesday 15 July, 2020

# Organised Crime

Cannabis worth over €2.2m seized during searches at properties in Belfast

Jul 15th 2020, 7:24 PM 9,225 Views 9 Comments

Two men were arrested during the operation.

# organised-crime - Monday 6 July, 2020

# Organised Crime

Caravans, vehicles, and cash seized in Criminal Assets Bureau raid on 16 premises in Longford

Jul 6th 2020, 2:34 PM 33,143 Views 19 Comments

Sixteen searches were carried out, including 12 residential premises, three commercial premises, and one professional premises.

# organised-crime - Monday 29 June, 2020

# Searches

Gardaí seize half a million euro in organised crime crackdown in Dublin and Cavan

Jun 29th 2020, 4:52 PM 19,329 Views 12 Comments

One man was arrested and is being held in Navan Garda Station.

# organised-crime - Monday 22 June, 2020

# Limerick

Six more people arrested and 11 bank accounts frozen by gardaí targeting organised crime

Jun 22nd 2020, 11:09 AM 34,719 Views 0 Comments

€40,000 in cash and four cars were also seized.

# organised-crime - Wednesday 17 June, 2020

# Operation Coronation

Car, jewellery, drugs and Dubai deeds seized as gardaí arrest 14 in major operation

Updated Jun 17th 2020, 5:51 PM 57,818 Views 14 Comments

Gardaí said the searches were conducted as part of Operation Coronation, “a central plank” of the plan targeting organised crime in Limerick.

# organised-crime - Thursday 21 May, 2020

# Organised Crime

Three arrested, firearm, cash and €35,000 worth of suspected cocaine seized during searches

May 21st 2020, 3:48 PM 27,630 Views 11 Comments

The searches were carried out in Kilkenny and Waterford yesterday.

# organised-crime - Wednesday 22 April, 2020

# Organised Crime

Handgun and sum of cash seized during searches of Limerick properties

Apr 22nd 2020, 10:05 PM 14,442 Views 5 Comments

Cash in euro and sterling, jewellery and mobile phones were seized during the operation.

# organised-crime - Monday 24 February, 2020

# Organised Crime

Herbal cannabis worth €220,000 seized in north Dublin raids

Feb 24th 2020, 10:01 PM 17,762 Views 8 Comments

Two arrests were made following the searches on Friday.

# organised-crime - Thursday 30 January, 2020

# Crime Watch

CAB seizes Canada Goose coats, Rolex watches and cash in north Dublin raid

Jan 30th 2020, 11:34 AM 60,132 Views 52 Comments

The searches today formed part of an ongoing investigation into a local organised crime gang.

# organised-crime - Tuesday 10 December, 2019

# Finglas

Man arrested on suspicion of attempting to obtain passport for organised crime gang

Dec 10th 2019, 10:48 PM 22,438 Views 4 Comments

He is currently detained at Mountjoy Garda Station.

# organised-crime - Friday 25 October, 2019

# Organised Crime

Gardaí seize €500,000 in cash in north Dublin searches

Oct 25th 2019, 10:51 PM 24,040 Views 19 Comments

A man in his 60s has been arrested.

# organised-crime - Monday 15 July, 2019

# Declan Brady

'Mr Nobody' jailed for managing Kinahan gang's 'arsenal'

Jul 15th 2019, 1:29 PM 26,518 Views 14 Comments

Declan Brady was sentenced to 11-and-a-half years imprisonment by the Special Criminal Court.

# organised-crime - Monday 1 July, 2019

# Belfast

11 arrested as part of money laundering investigation involving Chinese crime gangs

Jul 1st 2019, 6:54 PM 22,052 Views 6 Comments

Six properties were searched by the PSNI across Belfast today.

# organised-crime - Tuesday 4 June, 2019

# Organised Crime

'Forget about the bling, this is an operation for losers': Justice Minister warns of gangland crime dangers

Jun 4th 2019, 1:10 PM 12,823 Views 36 Comments

Charlie Flanagan urged the community to work with the gardaí to tackle crime during a visit to Coolock in north Dublin this morning.

# organised-crime - Wednesday 29 May, 2019

# Organised Crime

Gardaí find handgun with fitted silencer in wooded area in Blanchardstown

May 29th 2019, 11:39 AM 17,583 Views 12 Comments

The operation targeting organised criminal activity took place yesterday evening.

# organised-crime - Wednesday 15 May, 2019

# Criminal Assets Bureau

€40,000 frozen in account after CAB raids in Dublin and Laois

May 15th 2019, 11:11 AM 13,504 Views 4 Comments

Phones, electronic devices and documentation seized during the searches will be analysed by specialists in CAB.

# organised-crime - Thursday 11 April, 2019

# Raids

CAB carries out raids on homes and solicitor's office in operation targeting international drug crime

Apr 11th 2019, 1:24 PM 25,745 Views 17 Comments

Five homes and a solicitor’s office were searched during the operation.

# organised-crime - Thursday 28 March, 2019

# Organised Crime

Five men arrested over gangland activity in north Dublin

Updated Mar 28th 2019, 7:12 PM 43,109 Views 19 Comments

Gardaí have said that over 50 murder attempts have been foiled in recent years.

# organised-crime - Tuesday 12 February, 2019

# Criminal Assets Bureau

Man released without charge after cars, drugs and Harley Davidson motorcycle seized in major CAB searches in Limerick

Updated Feb 12th 2019, 7:10 PM 34,480 Views 12 Comments

The Criminal Assets Bureau called this morning’s search operation a “significant development”.

# organised-crime - Monday 21 January, 2019

# Organised Crime

Australian police bust crime ring that stole over $1 million worth of baby formula

Jan 21st 2019, 7:56 AM 13,213 Views 0 Comments

Six have been charged after an almost year-long investigation, police said.

# organised-crime - Wednesday 9 January, 2019

# Monaghan

Gardaí seize cash and Viagra pills in raids targeting organised crime gang in border region

Jan 9th 2019, 11:51 AM 18,477 Views 38 Comments

CAB said that a total of eight searches were carried out in Monaghan.

# organised-crime - Wednesday 17 October, 2018

# Organised Crime

Two arrests after large amount of stolen car parts seized

Oct 17th 2018, 11:33 AM 22,727 Views 4 Comments

The parts were recovered in Meath and Kildare, gardaí said.

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