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# Organised Crime

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# Dublin
Former Garda arrested as €600k of cannabis herb seized in organised crime investigation
A 61-year-old man was arrested during five searches today.
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Sep 29th 2021, 8:48 PM
# now what
Gardaí planning operation to bring Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch back to Ireland
Hutch was arrested by Spanish police in an operation on the Costa Del Sol in August.
Hutch was arrested by Spanish police in an operation on the Costa Del Sol in August.
Gardaí want to charge him in connection with the Regency Hotel attack in which David Byrne was murdered.
From street gang thief to one of Europe's most wanted - the life of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch
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Sep 28th 2021, 3:16 PM
# Dublin
Sawn-off shotgun seized and two arrested as gardaí search car in Lucan
The arrests are part of an on-going investigation into organised crime in the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
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Aug 17th 2021, 12:15 PM
# Profile
From street gang thief to one of Europe's most wanted - the life of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch
Gerry Hutch once said that prison was his ‘college for criminals’.
The arrest of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is the latest chapter in a life spent running from the law.
He began his criminal career in a street gang known as the Bugsy Malones.
He made a multi-million euro settlement following a High Court action by CAB, and later vanished from Ireland in 2016.
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch arrested in Spain in connection with Regency Hotel shooting
European Arrest Warrant issued for Gerry Hutch in connection with Regency Hotel murder
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Aug 13th 2021, 5:45 PM
# Gerry Hutch
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch arrested in Spain in connection with Regency Hotel shooting
Gerry Hutch was being sought by gardaí as part of their investigation in to the Regency Hotel attack.
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Aug 12th 2021, 9:35 PM
# Organised Crime
Cash, mobile phones and documents seized in Garda raids targeting people trafficking
The search is the latest in a series of raids targeting alleged members of an organised crime gang.
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Aug 12th 2021, 5:04 PM
# Organised Crime
Irish officers play critical role in Spanish capture of €400m worth of drugs
The drugs were found onboard the Natalia off the coast of Fuerteventura, Spain.
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Aug 10th 2021, 7:07 PM
# Rosslare Port
€12.3m worth of heroin found inside the body work of a cherry picker in Rosslare
Revenue officers and anti-organised crime detectives are now investigating who ordered the drugs.
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Aug 6th 2021, 12:43 PM
# Organised Crime
Plan to disband special organised crime task force reversed after garda protests
The special Crime Task Force was created by DOCB following the Regency Hotel attack in 2016.
The special Crime Task Force was created by DOCB following the Regency Hotel attack in 2016.
Their work has seen the State seize millions of euro worth of drugs and a large arsenal of guns.
The disbandment was to facilitate an increase in numbers on regular policing duties in Dublin city.
Ex-garda fighting Europe's €14 billion drugs trade says Irish gangs are 'top of the pyramid'
Gardaí seize estimated €35 million worth of cocaine disguised as charcoal
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Jul 30th 2021, 4:06 PM
# Michael O'Sullivan
Ex-garda fighting Europe's €14 billion drugs trade says Irish gangs are 'top of the pyramid'
Michael O’Sullivan leads the influential Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre Narcotics in Portugal.
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.
Dutch Customs find €225m of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of banana puree
Huge cocaine seizure in Cork highlights Ireland's fulcrum position in global drug gang investigations
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Jul 23rd 2021, 12:05 AM
# Blanchardstown
Two charged after gardaí seize cannabis worth €133,600 in Dublin raid
The operation was part of a wider investigation in the Blanchardstown area.
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Jul 17th 2021, 10:36 AM
# that's bananas
Dutch Customs find €225m of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of banana puree
It is the latest cocaine seizure associated with banana products, including in Ireland, on shipping destined for Rotterdam.
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Jul 16th 2021, 3:42 PM
# Banks and organised crime
Gardaí believe that Irish financial institutions could be at risk from an international crime gang
Garda detectives have arrested people working in banks for suspected fraud offences.
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Jul 1st 2021, 12:05 AM
# Antipodean crime
Criminals in Australia and New Zealand tricked into using FBI-run messaging app
Authorities said the app was installed on stripped-back mobile phones and its popularity grew after it was vouched for by underworld figures.
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Jun 8th 2021, 9:03 AM
# Pipe Bombs
Homes evacuated as pipe bombs and ammunition recovered during Drogheda raid
Gardaí launched the raid in Drogheda as part of an operation targeting organised crime in the area.
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Apr 23rd 2021, 11:42 AM
# Crime
European Arrest Warrant issued for Gerry Hutch in connection with Regency Hotel murder
Gardaí are looking for Hutch over his alleged involvement in the Regency Hotel murder of gangland figure David Byrne.
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Apr 20th 2021, 1:31 PM
# Organised Crime
Volkswagen car and financial documents seized after six searches in Longford
Eight dogs were taken into the care of the local Dog Warden.
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Mar 16th 2021, 1:38 PM
# Portarlington
Three men arrested following number of Garda raids in Co Laois
The searches were carried out as part of an investigation into organised crime, drugs and firearms trafficking.
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Mar 4th 2021, 7:42 AM
# Drugs Seizure
Gardaí seize €720k worth of cannabis after searches in Dublin, Meath and Louth
Three men have been arrested.
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Feb 26th 2021, 11:36 AM
# Organised Crime
CAB raids homes and business linked to crime gang and freezes €540k in bank accounts
The raids happened this morning.
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Feb 10th 2021, 12:19 PM
# Arrest
Over €1 million cash seized as part of organised crime investigation
In another search yesterday, Gardaí seized €117,000 in cash, a Rolex watch and a vehicle in Coolock.
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Jan 17th 2021, 8:03 PM
# Garda
€1m seized by anti-gang gardaí in early morning van stop
The money is alleged to be the proceeds of crime from a West Dublin Crime Group.
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Jan 8th 2021, 5:48 PM
# Organised Crime
'Cannabis clubs' operating in Spain linked to John Gilligan drug trafficking gang
Gilligan was arrested in Spain last month.
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Nov 28th 2020, 4:02 PM
# Organised Crime
€110,000 worth of cash and vehicle seized in Dublin
The cash and vehicle were seized after a search of a location in Coolock.
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Nov 7th 2020, 6:27 PM
# Operation Ransom
People warned of consequences of becoming 'money mules' after 30 arrests by gardaí
Young people in particular are being targeted by criminal organisations.
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Sep 21st 2020, 9:31 AM
# Organised Crime
Two men arrested over thefts at retail premises in five counties
The thefts took place in Dublin, Wicklow, Galway, Meath and Kilkenny in recent weeks.
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Aug 18th 2020, 8:54 AM
# Organised Crime
€3 million worth of suspected heroin seized and two men arrested in Dublin
Two men, aged 31 and 41, have been arrested and are currently being detained.
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Aug 6th 2020, 1:24 PM
# Organised Crime
Cannabis worth over €2.2m seized during searches at properties in Belfast
Two men were arrested during the operation.
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Jul 15th 2020, 7:24 PM
# Organised Crime
Caravans, vehicles, and cash seized in Criminal Assets Bureau raid on 16 premises in Longford
Sixteen searches were carried out, including 12 residential premises, three commercial premises, and one professional premises.
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Jul 6th 2020, 2:34 PM
# Searches
Gardaí seize half a million euro in organised crime crackdown in Dublin and Cavan
One man was arrested and is being held in Navan Garda Station.
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Jun 29th 2020, 4:52 PM
# Limerick
Six more people arrested and 11 bank accounts frozen by gardaí targeting organised crime
€40,000 in cash and four cars were also seized.
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Jun 22nd 2020, 11:09 AM
# operation coronation
Car, jewellery, drugs and Dubai deeds seized as gardaí arrest 14 in major operation
Gardaí said the searches were conducted as part of Operation Coronation, “a central plank” of the plan targeting organised crime in Limerick.
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Jun 17th 2020, 5:51 PM
# Organised Crime
Three arrested, firearm, cash and €35,000 worth of suspected cocaine seized during searches
The searches were carried out in Kilkenny and Waterford yesterday.
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May 21st 2020, 3:48 PM
# Organised Crime
Handgun and sum of cash seized during searches of Limerick properties
Cash in euro and sterling, jewellery and mobile phones were seized during the operation.
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Apr 22nd 2020, 10:05 PM
# Organised Crime
Herbal cannabis worth €220,000 seized in north Dublin raids
Two arrests were made following the searches on Friday.
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Feb 24th 2020, 10:01 PM
# crime watch
CAB seizes Canada Goose coats, Rolex watches and cash in north Dublin raid
The searches today formed part of an ongoing investigation into a local organised crime gang.
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Jan 30th 2020, 11:34 AM
# Finglas
Man arrested on suspicion of attempting to obtain passport for organised crime gang
He is currently detained at Mountjoy Garda Station.
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Dec 10th 2019, 10:48 PM
# Organised Crime
Gardaí seize €500,000 in cash in north Dublin searches
A man in his 60s has been arrested.
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Oct 25th 2019, 10:51 PM
# Declan Brady
'Mr Nobody' jailed for managing Kinahan gang's 'arsenal'
Declan Brady was sentenced to 11-and-a-half years imprisonment by the Special Criminal Court.
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Jul 15th 2019, 1:29 PM
# Belfast
11 arrested as part of money laundering investigation involving Chinese crime gangs
Six properties were searched by the PSNI across Belfast today.
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Jul 1st 2019, 6:54 PM
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