Three people have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering after gardai seized over €100,000 in Dublin.
A man and two women are being quizzed at Clondalkin, Ballyfermot and Ronanstown Garda stations following the arrests on Tuesday.
The suspects were taken into custody after two vehicles were intercepted on the Naas Road, Dublin 12.
Gardai recovered more cash during related follow up searches in the Dublin area.
A spokesman said: "A substantial amount of cash was recovered and one male, aged 41, and two females aged 38 and 29 were arrested on suspicion of their involvement in an offence of Money Laundering, contrary to the provisions of Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Act 2010.
"The three arrested persons were taken to Clondalkin, Ballyfermot and Ronanstown Garda stations where they remain detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
"The total value of cash seized in this operation is estimated to be in excess of €100,000 (subject to counting following forensic examination)."
Officers attached to the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) supported by a Special Crime Task Force carried out the operation.
