€10,000 In Cash Seized During CAB Raids In Longford.

Thursday, 29 July 2021 15:13

12 premises and areas were searched, in all.

€10,000 in cash has been seized, along with two vehicles, a cherry picker, and three Rolex watches, during 12 searches by the Criminal Assets Bureau in Co Longford.

CAB carried out an operation today into a significant midlands-based organised crime gang.

Over €78,000 was restrained in bank accounts, and financial documents and electronic devices were also seized.

Officers say it's part of an investigation into assets, including properties linked to a gang believed to be involved in the sale and supply of drugs, and vehicle crime.

CAB conducted a search operation in Co Longford today, 29/07/2021.

During the course of the operation a number of items were seized.

More info: https://t.co/AqoESGTQdJ pic.twitter.com/xkrwb73ZeH
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) July 29, 2021

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