Search warrants this morning against 'serious organised crime'

Gardaí are  currently carrying out a number of search warrants at various locations in Dublin city and county in an intelligence-led operation targeting serious organised crime.

Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, accompanied by staff from the Criminal Assets Bureau, began the operation at about 6.30am today.

The Garda Press Office said the aim is to gather “evidence that would support a prosecution against individuals engaged in serious organised crime”.

The operation is the culmination of “significant investigative activity” and is supported by other law enforcement agencies including Spain’s La Guardia Civil, who are assisting in today’s activity.

It’s understood the operation is targeting the Kinahan crime cartel, which has a base in the Costa del Sol. Eight people have been killed in an ongoing feud between the Kinahan and Hutch gangs.