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Case No. 21048Proceeds of crime; drugs offence (Misuse of Drugs Act) · Co. Galway · 18 May 2023

Criminal Assets Bureau and gardaí search properties in Galway and other counties

On the morning of 18 May 2023, the Criminal Assets Bureau and gardaí searched properties in Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Westmeath and Cork as part of an ongoing proceeds of crime investigation. Gardaí seized €59,000 in cash, cannabis worth about €2,000, documentation and electronic devices. A man in his 40s was arrested under the Misuse of Drugs Act and detained at a Garda station in Co. Westmeath. He was released without charge, and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • The Criminal Assets Bureau carried out a search operation in Galway and other counties targeting the proceeds of crime.
  • Gardaí seized €59,000 in cash and cannabis worth approximately €2,000.
  • Documentation and electronic devices were also seized.
When
The operation was carried out on the morning of 18 May 2023.
Where
Bureau officers searched in Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Westmeath and Cork.
Investigation
Bureau officers were supported by the Regional Armed Support Unit, local Garda divisions and the Revenue Customs Dog Unit.
Cause
The search is part of an ongoing proceeds of crime investigation targeting multiple properties and land believed to be acquired with the proceeds of crime.
Other details
  • A man in his 40s was arrested for an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act and detained at a Garda station in Co. Westmeath.
  • A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Charges
The man was released without charge.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe Criminal Assets Bureau carried out a search operation in Galway and multiple other counties targeting the proceeds of crime. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatGardaí seized €59,000 in cash and cannabis worth approximately €2,000. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatDocumentation and electronic devices were also seized. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whereThe operation was carried out by Bureau Officers in Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Westmeath and Cork. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whenThe operation was carried out on the morning of 18 May 2023. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationBureau officers were supported by the Regional Armed Support Unit, local Garda divisions and the Revenue Customs Dog Unit. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationThe search is part of an ongoing proceeds of crime investigation targeting multiple properties and land believed to be acquired with the proceeds of crime. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherA man in his 40s was arrested for an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act and detained at a Garda station in Co. Westmeath. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherThe man was released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 May2023
    Othergalwaydaily.com, first report
    Raid by Gardaí and CAB on Galway property this morning - Galway Daily

    Reports a single CAB search operation across several counties, the seizure of cash and cannabis, one arrest, and release without charge with a file to the DPP.

    suspect, 40s, male