Three men have been arrested after a whopping €211,755 was seized by gardai in a search operation in north Dublin.
The raid was carried yesterday in Finlgas as part of an intelligence-led operation by the National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB).
A number of searches of premises in West Dublin during the operation.
Three men, aged 37, 39 and 40 were arrested in the course of the operation on suspicion of money laundering.
The suspects are currently detained at Clondalkin, Finglas and Blanchardstown garda stations.
Detective Chief Superintendent Angela Willis, head of bureau at the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), said: "The Garda Síochána continues to pursue organised crime groups involved in the supply of illicit drugs within our communities who are motivated by financial gain.
"We again have made a significant impact as we continue in our efforts to dismantle organised crime groups, by locating and seizing the suspected proceeds of their criminal activity.
"This most recent seizure of cash by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau brings to €3.48 million the amount of cash seized by that bureau, to date, in 2021 The GNDOCB has also located and seized illicit drugs with an estimated street sale value of €12.1 million, a firearm and ammunition, in 2021, to date, demonstrating our unrelenting efforts to tackle organised crime that impacts on our communities."
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