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Dublin city searches update

The 46 year old man who was arrested in relation to this investigation has been released without charge. A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The other 2 people arrested remain in custody.

Please see related release below.

Garda Press Office

9th April 2011

10.30hrs
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Gardai investigating the activities of organised criminals in Dublin carried out an operation this morning the 8th of April 2011. During the operation a number of searches were carried out.

Three people were arrested (2 males 54 & 46yrs and a female 55yrs).All 3 are being detained under the provisions of section 30 Offences Against the State Act 1939 as amended. They are being held in Store St, Bridewell and Whitehall Garda Stations.

During the course of the searches Gardai seized a small amount of ammunition(subject to ballistic examination) and approx. €500.00 worth of cocaine ( subject to analysis).

Investigations are ongoing

Garda Press Office

8th April 2011.

11.05am