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27/09/2019
Luxury Cars Seized In Operation Targeting Drug Gang
Two luxury cars have been seized as part of an operation targeting one of Ireland's largest drug gangs, the Criminal Assets Bureau has reported.
Officers carried out raid operations at a gym in south Dublin and a home in Ballyfermot, west Dublin.
During the operations, CAB officers seized an Audi Q5 SUV and a Toyota Hilux 4x4. The vehicles are estimated to be worth around €40,000 and €30,000 respectively.
The seizures following similar operation earlier this month, during which a luxury Range Rover, estimated to be worth around €67,000, was seized.
According to reports, the targets of the operation are linked to Kinahan crime cartel.
CAB said that their operation is ongoing.
(MH/CM)
Officers carried out raid operations at a gym in south Dublin and a home in Ballyfermot, west Dublin.
During the operations, CAB officers seized an Audi Q5 SUV and a Toyota Hilux 4x4. The vehicles are estimated to be worth around €40,000 and €30,000 respectively.
The seizures following similar operation earlier this month, during which a luxury Range Rover, estimated to be worth around €67,000, was seized.
According to reports, the targets of the operation are linked to Kinahan crime cartel.
CAB said that their operation is ongoing.
(MH/CM)
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