THE CRIMINAL ASSETS Bureau said it carried out several raids on homes and properties it believes are linked to organised crime in the capital.

In total, eight searches were conducted – one residential property and seven professional premises were searched.

Gardaí said they were targeting the assets of a gang involved in brothel keeping and and cannabis grow houses.

The following assets and exhibits were seized:

• 2020 BMW X7 ‘M – Sport’ valued new at €146,000
• Two Rolex Watches & jewellery valued in excess of €20,000
• Approximately €15,000 in cash
• Documentation in relation to financial and property transactions.

A garda spokesman said: “Today’s operation marks a significant development in the on-going Criminal Assets Bureau investigation which is focused on the assets of an international Organised Criminal Group (OCG) involved in the cultivation, sale and supply of controlled drugs through a network of cannabis grow houses, brothel keeping and the subsequent laundering of the proceeds of their criminal conduct.

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