Drugs And Devices Seized As Part Of International Operation
A multinational investigation with Europol has taken down a criminal communication platform which had been operating here.
Five people remain in custody and €15.6 million worth of drugs have been seized over the course of the operation.
A collaboration with An Garda Síochána, along with authorities in nine other countries, has resulted in a total of 51 arrests worldwide part of the encrypted drug trafficking network platform.
27 premises in Dublin and the Eastern region were searched in a day of action yesterday involving 300 Gardaí.
Representatives from Europol, Australian Federal Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation were also in Ireland to support the operation.
Cash, devices, rolex watches and a range rover were seized.
During the operation officers intercepted a truck in the south east, with 100 kilos of cocaine concealed, valued at over €7 million.
Five men in their 30s, 40s and 50s remain in custody in Garda stations in Dublin and the south east.
