The Criminal Assets Bureau conducted a search operation in Counties Dublin and Meath yesterday morning, Monday 13 March 2023.
The operation was conducted by Bureau Officers, supported by the Garda Emergency Response Unit, Garda Mounted Unit, Garda Dog Unit, Garda Stolen Motor Vehicle Investigation Unit (SMVIU), GNBCI and resources from the Dublin Region.
In excess of 100 officers were utilised to carry out searches of 13 separate sites across Counties Meath and Dublin, resulting in the seizure of the following:
- €187,000 cash.
- A Rolex Watch.
- A Hublot Watch.
- Quantity of unstamped tobacco with an estimated value of €500,000.
- Documentation and electronic devices.
These searches were conducted as part of an on-going proceeds of crime investigation targeting assets, including properties deriving in whole or part from the proceeds of criminal activity.