Over 150 gardai are currently involved in a search operation in Coolock and Raheny, targeting organised crime.
Searches of 39 properties began this morning.
The operation is part of investigations into a number of gangs operating nationwide, who are suspected of being involved in burglaries, drug trafficking, counterfeiting, theft and other property crimes.
Gardai say the searches are continuing this afternoon.
A garda spokesperson says: “An Garda Síochána is currently conducting a major search operation in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) North targeting organised crime gangs in the Coolock and Raheny areas.
“Organised searches under warrant of 39 properties commenced this morning, Tuesday 14th January 2025, as part of investigations into the activity of a number of organised criminal gangs operating nationwide who are suspected as being involved in organised crimes including burglaries (nationwide), drug trafficking, counterfeiting, theft and other property crimes.
“Over 150 Garda members from the DMR North, Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, Operational Support including the Garda Dog Unit, Armed Support Unit are involved in the operation, with additional support provided by the Garda National Public Order Unit.
“The operation remains ongoing.”
