Gardaí arrest 63 as part of global operation targeting West African crime groups

In conjunction with Interpol and law enforcement agencies from 21 different countries, gardaí carried out an enforcement activity under Operation Jackal

Gardaí said 63 people were arrested as part of the operation.

More than 60 people in Ireland have been arrested as part of an Interpol operation targeting West African organised crime groups, including the Black Axe group.

Black Axe is one of the most prominent West African crime syndicates, with operations in cyber fraud, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and violent crimes both within Africa and globally.