Gardaí arrest 10 Eastern Europeans in Dublin

A Moldovan and nine Romanian nationals were arrested today in a swoop by officers from the Garda National Immigration Bureau.

The individuals were detained at a business premises in the Blanchardstown area of west Dublin for offences under the Employment Permits Act, 2003.

A garda spokeswoman said all 10 are currently being held in Blanchardstown. “Investigations are ongoing,” she added.