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One of the cars seized in the raids. GPO

Designer handbags, €9,000 Rolex, cash and cars seized in CAB raids

CAB officers conducted searches in a number of locations this morning.

OFFICERS FROM THE Criminal Assets Bureau seized several designer handbags, a rolex, two cars and a quantity of cash in a number morning raids.

CAB officers conducted searches in a number of locations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR North) this morning.

In total, officers seized:

  • • Several designer handbags (value €6,850)
  • Cash (€2,555)
  • Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch and box (value €9,050)
  • VW Passat R Line
  • VW Golf R Line

A number of files and documents were also seized.

The searches were carried out by CAB personnel with support from the Emergency Response Unit, and DMR North District Detective and Drug Unit personnel. The Customs Dog Unit also provided assistance.

Gardaí said that the operation targeted an Organised Crime Group involved in drug trafficking and firearms crime and marked a significant development in an ongoing investigation.

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    Jun 16th 2019, 2:20 PM

    Be proud of the police force.

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    Jun 16th 2019, 2:28 PM

    Heroic actions as the article suggests to be commended. Hopefully a full recovery.

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    Jun 16th 2019, 2:22 PM

    Its a very good road through Boa Island, so driver must have gone to sleep, or car failure, can happen to any of us. Fair play to the fast action of the police. I hope all survive well.

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    Jun 16th 2019, 4:03 PM

    Can’t wait for SF to commend the police officers for their bravery.

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    Jun 16th 2019, 9:04 PM

    @davey boy: Still waiting???

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