20/02/2012

Five Arrested In Dublin Search Operation

Five men have been arrested after Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs Unit carried out a series of searches at dwelling houses and businesses in the Dublin area.

The operation began this morning and has involved in excess of 20 searches. The men arrested range from their mid 20s to mid 30s.

The planned searches are part of an ongoing organised crime activity, including drug trafficking, firearms offences and money laundering.

The operation is currently ongoing.

(CD/GK)

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