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Man arrested in operation targeting organised crime still being held in Tralee

Oct 1, 2020 17:50 By radiokerrynews
Man arrested in operation targeting organised crime still being held in Tralee
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A man arrested on suspicion of having committed organised crime offences is still being held at Tralee Garda Station. It was part of an operation

A man arrested on suspicion of having committed organised crime offences is still being held at Tralee Garda Station.

It was part of an operation where €4 million was also seized following a search in Kerry and another in Laois by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.

Gardaí were targeting the suspected criminal activities of a particular organised crime group, believed to be involved in drug trafficking at an international level.

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During these two searches in Kerry and Laois yesterday, gardaí located and seized a quantity of cash estimated to total €4 million, as well as three motor vehicles.

The cash seizure is believed to possibly be the largest in the history of the State.

A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of having committed an organised crime related offence; he was taken to Tralee Garda Station where he’s still being detained this evening.

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Assistant Commissioner John O'Driscoll, who’s responsible for organised and serious crime says it’s another important achievement, reflecting Garda determination to dismantle particular organised crime groups.

 

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