Computers seized in child porn raids

GARDAÍ carried out a number of raids on homes and businesses as part of an investigation into child pornography, it emerged yesterday.

Some 12 people have so far been brought before the courts as part of the investigation, code-named Operation Iron. Detectives are thought to be investigating up to 80 suspects as part of the operation which began in November 2004.

“Gardaí from the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Investigation Unit (DVSAIU) carried out a number of searches as part of an ongoing intelligence-led investigation into the downloading of child pornography in the state, code-named Operation Iron,” said a garda spokesman.