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09/05/2008
€250k In Cash Recovered In Operation Platinum
Following a major operation targeting organised crime in Limerick yesterday - as part of Operation Platinum - Gardai have confirmed that €250,000 was seized.
Of the total amount, €230,000 was in euro and the rest was in pound sterling.
Twelve applications have been made to Limerick District Court this afternoon to attempt to retain the cash.
These applications have been made under the Criminal Justice Act and the Proceeds of Crime Amendment Act.
Three men, all in their 20s were arrested during the operation, but have since been released from custody.
Around 120 homes, 15 professional offices and seven business premises were searched during the operation.
The searches took place in Weston, St Mary's Park and Southill and other counties surrounding Dublin and Limerick.
A Garda spokesman said two firearms, a quantity of ammunition and two vehicles were confiscated during the raids.
See: €200k Of Drugs Seized In Major Crime Operation
(JM)
Of the total amount, €230,000 was in euro and the rest was in pound sterling.
Twelve applications have been made to Limerick District Court this afternoon to attempt to retain the cash.
These applications have been made under the Criminal Justice Act and the Proceeds of Crime Amendment Act.
Three men, all in their 20s were arrested during the operation, but have since been released from custody.
Around 120 homes, 15 professional offices and seven business premises were searched during the operation.
The searches took place in Weston, St Mary's Park and Southill and other counties surrounding Dublin and Limerick.
A Garda spokesman said two firearms, a quantity of ammunition and two vehicles were confiscated during the raids.
See: €200k Of Drugs Seized In Major Crime Operation
(JM)
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