Major operation targeting organised crime groups sees 39 properties searched

A garda spokesperson said operation 'remains ongoing'

A large convoy of garda vehicles involved in Tuesday's operation. Picture: Garda Info

Gardaí have launched a major operation targeting a number of crime groups suspected of being involved in burglaries, drug trafficking and counterfeiting, and other criminal activity nationwide.

The operation, which involves more than 150 garda members from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, the Armed Support Unit, and others, commenced on Tuesday morning.

Gardaí carrying out a search at a location in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. Picture: Garda Info

Gardaí travelling in large convoys of vehicles targeted sites in Coolock and Raheny, and have carried out searches under warrant of 39 properties across the wider Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR). 

Gardaí said the organised criminal gangs being targeted operate nationwide. They are suspected of being involved in burglaries, drug trafficking, counterfeiting, theft and other property crimes.

A Garda spokesperson said the operation "remains ongoing".