Armed Gardai in Dublin raid this morning

Armed Gardai raided  12 premises in the Crumlin area of Dublin this morning as part of a major investigation into an organised crime group.

The searches are being conducted along with officials from Revenue and the Criminal Assets Bureau.

One commercial premises and 11 private residences have been targeted in the operation.

Personnel from seven Garda units – including the armed emergency response unit, drugs and organised crime bureau and special detective unit – are involved in the raids.