Money laundering probe uncovers more cash

GARDAÍ seized a further £100,000 sterling in searches over the weekend as part of the investigation into a suspected IRA money laundering operation.

A file is to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to a man who was arrested last Friday after attempts had been made to burn money on his premises. Don Blaney, in his 40s, from Passage West in Cork, was released without charge yesterday and a file is being sent to the DPP.

Armed detectives raided Mr Blaney’s house and in follow-up searches are reported to have found rounds from an assault rifle.