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Case No. 1718Organised prostitution, money laundering, sale and supply of controlled drugs · Co. Dublin · 7 May 2025

Gardaí arrest two men in search operation targeting organised crime group

On the morning of 7 May 2025, over 100 Gardaí conducted a search operation at several businesses and residential addresses in Dublin, Kildare and Meath, targeting an organised crime group suspected of organised prostitution, money laundering and the sale and supply of controlled drugs. Two adult males were arrested on foot of Court Bench Warrants and a third adult male was detained in relation to the sale and supply of controlled drugs. The operation was led by Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit at Bridewell Garda Station and supported by multiple Garda units. Investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested7 May
    2 reports
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Three adult males were arrested or detained as part of a major Garda search operation targeting an organised crime group suspected of organised prostitution, money laundering and the sale and supply of controlled drugs.
  • Two adult males were arrested on foot of Court Bench Warrants and a third adult male was detained in relation to the sale and supply of controlled drugs.
Where
The search operation took place at several businesses and residential addresses in Dublin, Kildare and Meath.
When
The operation took place on Wednesday morning, 7 May 2025.
Investigation
  • The operation was led by Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit at Bridewell Garda Station in Dublin and supported by DCRT, Garda National Protective Services Bureau, Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, ERU, ASU, Garda Dog Unit and local teams from Dublin North Central Crime.
  • Over 100 Gardaí conducted the search operation.
  • The activity forms part of a broader effort to target and dismantle organised crime groups benefiting from organised prostitution.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree men were arrested as part of a major Garda operation spanning three counties (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatOver 100 officers conducted a search operation at several businesses and residential addresses (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatTwo adult males were arrested on foot of Court Bench Warrants (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA third adult male is detained in relation to the sale and supply of controlled drugs (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe operation targeted an organised crime group suspected of organised prostitution and money laundering. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe search operation took place in Dublin, Kildare and Meath (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereSearches were conducted at several businesses and residential addresses in Dublin, Kildare and Meath. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe search operation took place on Wednesday morning, 7 May 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was led by Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit based at Bridewell Garda Station in Dublin (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was supported by DCRT, Garda National Protective Services Bureau, Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, ERU, ASU, Garda Dog Unit and local teams from Dublin North Central Crime (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe activity forms part of a broader effort to target and dismantle OCGs benefiting from organised prostitution (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationOver 100 Gardaí conducted the search operation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was led by Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit at Bridewell Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was supported by multiple Garda units including DCRT, ERU, ASU and Garda Dog Unit. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA third adult male was detained in relation to the sale and supply of controlled drugs. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 May2025
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí arrest two men after search operation targeting organised crime group

    Initial report of a multi-county search operation led by the Serious Crime Unit at Bridewell Garda Station, resulting in two arrests on Court Bench Warrants and one detention for drug offences.

    suspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, male
  2. 7 May2025
    Arresteddublinlive.ie, follow-up
    Three men arrested by Gardai targeting organised prostitution & money laundering

    Adds details about the scale of the operation (over 100 officers), the specific units involved (DCRT, GNPSB, GNECB, ERU, ASU, Garda Dog Unit), and a Garda spokesperson quote about targeting OCGs benefiting from organised prostitution.

    suspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, male