Gardaí assist in Europol operation targeting major international drug traffickers

Massive amounts of drugs and cash, as well as luxury vehicles and properties have been seized in the two-part operation

Some 27 people have now been arrested as part of the international law enforcement operation. Picture: Guardia Civil

Gardaí have assisted in the arrest of 10 people in Spain suspected of being involved in drug trafficking and money laundering for major European criminal groups.

The Spanish Civil Guard raided premises in the cities of Barcelona, Ceuta, Almería and Malaga, and apprehended Spanish, German, and Moroccan nationals.