A male arrested yesterday (14th Sept) by the Guardia Civil in Spain as part of the investigation into the murder of Gary Hutch has appeared in court in Fuengirola, Spain this morning the 15th September and was further remanded in custody for the further investigation of the offences.
The investigation by the Guardia Civil is at an early stage and is under the control of a Judge.
Note: There is no Garda spokesperson being put forward for comment. The court proceedings this morning were not in public.
Garda Press Office
In relation to this morning's operation there will be a press briefing at the DMR Office, Harcourt Sq at 12 noon today the 14th Sept.
Images from this mornings operation are available here or by email request from this office by email request to pressoffice@garda.ie.
Garda Press Office
At approximately 6.30am this morning Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, accompanied by staff from the Criminal Assets Bureau, commenced an intelligence-led operation relating to serious organised crime in the Dublin Region.
Gardaí are currently executing a number of search warrants at various locations in Dublin City and County with a view to gathering evidence that would support a prosecution against individuals engaged in serious organised crime. This operation is the culmination of significant investigative activity to date and is supported by other law enforcement agencies including La Guardia Civil who are assisting in today's activity.
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Further details on this operation will be released later this morning when the searches have been completed.
A Garda spokesman will be available for comment in the DMR Office, Harcourt Square at 12noon.
