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Man and woman arrested over West African money laundering investigation

Gardaí estimate that the operation could involve up to €14.6 million over a two year period.

GARDAÍ HAVE arrested a man and woman in relation to a money-laundering investigation.

The pair, both in their late 20s, were arrested this morning as part of an ongoing investigation into a West African organised crime gang, suspected of being involved in trade-based money laundering.

Gardaí estimate that the operation could involve up to €14.6 million over a two year period.

The man and woman are currently detained at Dundalk Garda Station.

These are the sixth and seventh arrests in relation to Operation Joggle.

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