Gardai can confirm that there have been seven arrests as part of this mornings (20th February 2012) search operation in Dublin.
A 30 year old woman is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Crumlin Garda Station.
A 21 year old man is detained at Ballyfermot Garda under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. Three male aged 30, 17 and 21 years are detained under Section 30 of The Offences Against The State Act 1939 at Clondalkin Garda Station.
Two males aged 33 and 22 years were detained at Bridewell Garda Station on foot of outstanding warrants.
Garda Press Office.
Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs Unit in co-operation with local Drugs Units, the Criminal Assets Bureau and other units from Garda National Support Services are carrying out a series of searches at dwelling houses and businesses in the Dublin area.
The operation began this morning, the 20th February 2012 and has involved in excess of 20 searches and resulted in five arrests. The arrested men range in ages from their mid 20's to mid 30's.
The planned searches are part of an operation targeting organised crime activity, including drug trafficking, firearms offences and money laundering.
The operation is ongoing and further update will be provided.
