Gardaí help dismantle international drug operation led by the 'Wikipedia Narco'

Gardaí help dismantle international drug operation led by the 'Wikipedia Narco'

Spanish authorities say an added complexity in the operation was 'avoiding the kidnapping and attempted murder of a member of the rival network as a matter of settling scores'. iStock

Gardaí have taken part in an international operation — led by Spanish authorities — that has "dismantled" one of the biggest drug trafficking networks based in Spain.

Ireland was one of a number of countries that was able to assist Spanish investigators in the operation, with was aided by the EU drug-trafficking agency MAOC-N as well as the US DEA.

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