The Criminal Assets Bureau conducted a search operation in Galway and Limerick on Tuesday morning targeting a group involved in the sale and supply of drugs in the region.
During the operation six residential properties and one professional premises were searched. The operation involved more than 60 personnel and was led by Bureau Officers supported by the Galway Divisional Drug Unit, Regional Armed Support Unit, The Garda Dog Unit and the Customs Dog Unit.
The investigation commenced following a referral to the Criminal Assets Bureau by a profiler attached to the Galway Divisional Drugs Unit.
So far the investigation has resulted in the seizure of €18,680 in cash, two Rolex watches and €66,000 in funds restrained in a bank account. Additional assets seized in the course of searches carried out this week include €22,000 cash, £4,450 sterling, a 191 Audi A6, assorted designer goods, and €17,000 identified and restrained in accounts.
