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Arrests - Operation in Wexford and Waterford - over 80 Gardai and 9 locations

Gardai have arrested two women, as part of the intelligence led operation that occured this morning in the Waterford and Wexford Divisions targeting the investigation of an Organised Criminal Gang operating nationally and in the South Eastern Region.

The searches resulted in what is believed to be stolen property to the value of €75,000 being recovered and seized by Gardai. Two women (both in mid 40's) were arrested and are currently detained at Enniscorthy Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.


Garda Press Office


As part of an intelligence led operation, a co-ordinated search operation is currently taking place, in the Waterford and Wexford Divisions targeting the investigation of an Organised Criminal Gang operating nationally and in the South Eastern Region.

The operation has over 80 Gardaí taking part in a total of 9 co-ordinated searches with the assistance of the Criminal Assets Bureau, Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, Stolen Motor Vehicle Investigation Unit, Garda Air Support and Officers from Revenue Custom and Excise.

These searches are currently ongoing and developments will be updated accordingly.