Gardaí seize cash, phones and documents in joint UK operation targeting people smuggling gang

The aim of the criminal enterprise is to provide illegal entry into Ireland and the Common Travel Area with the UK.

The €16,000 in cash seized in today's raid. Picture: Gardaí

Gardaí in Dublin have seized €16,000 in cash along with five mobile phones and financial documentation as part of a raid this morning targeting a criminal gang. 

The search took place as part of an ongoing investigation into an organised crime group suspected of trafficking illegal immigrants.