Enhanced powers lined up for CAB to target 'low-level' criminals

Tougher powers for the Criminal Assets Bureau will allow the agency target low-level criminals and seize their assets or cash initially without a court order.

The move is to counter criminals offloading cars, cash and other assets ahead of court orders freezing those proceeds of crime.

Enhanced powers for gardai to conduct covert surveillance on gangs and criminals were also signed off on at Cabinet yesterday.