The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) conducted a search operation in counties Dublin and Wicklow today which led to €248,000 being frozen in a number of bank accounts.
The operation, which targeted the assets of a suspected organised crime group in the two counties, also included the seizure of cash and watches.
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The operation consisted of the search of two residential properties along with three professional premises.
The following items were seized:
- 201 Reg BMW 318
- Cash to the value of €248,149 frozen in various bank accounts
- Cash to the value of €11,800 and 4,000 Australian dollars
- Gents Rolex Watch
- Ladies Rolex Watch
- Selection of designer clothes
Today’s operation is seen as a significant development in CAB targeting organised crime gangs involved in committing rural crimes across the country.