Gardai have seized a staggering €4million in cash during a series of searches aimed at smashing suspected organised crime gangs.
Officers carried out searches at two premises in Laois and the other in Kerry targeting the suspected criminal activities of a particular group on Wednesday.
Gardai believe the group are involved in drug trafficking at an international level.
During the search, gardai seized a massive quantity of cash estimated to total €4million, along with three vehicles.
A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of having committed an organised crime related offence and is currently detained at Tralee Garda Station, pursuant to organised crime-related legislation.
The operation was carried out by members of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.
Speaking on the staggering seizure, Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll, who heads Organised and Serious Crime said: "An Garda Síochána, through its Organised and Serious Crime section continues to target criminal activity associated with organised crime groups with a particular focus on depriving those concerned of the proceeds of their criminal activity.
"The seizure yesterday by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) of cash, potentially to the extent of €4million, bringing to €8million the total amount of cash seized by GNDOCB so far this year, is another important achievement, reflecting our determination to dismantle particular organised crime groups.”
