Cash Seized After CAB Searches In Dublin And Wicklow

Tuesday, 30 June 2020 14:40

By Hugh O'Farrell Walsh

Seven people are in garda custody after eleven searches across Dublin and Wicklow in connection with money laundering offences.

Gardaí now say they've seized over €1 million in raids targetting the money-laundering activities of organised crime gangs.

13 homes and businesses in Dublin and Wicklow were searched by the Criminal Assets Bureau today -- uncovering over €730,000 in cash.

Over 300-thousand euro was also frozen in Irish bank accounts and seven people have been arrested.

Gardai say it's a "significant development" in an investigation into a money laundering network money for organised crime gangs.

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