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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13777Organised prostitution and money laundering · Co. Kildare

Gardaí search Dublin, Kildare and Meath in organised prostitution and money laundering operation

Over 100 Gardaí searched several businesses and residential addresses in Dublin, Kildare and Meath as part of an operation targeting an organised crime group suspected of organised prostitution and money laundering. The operation was led by Serious Crime Unit detectives from Bridewell Garda Station in Dublin, and it was reported in May 2025. 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 latest reported position is that Gardaí say investigations are ongoing. The sources do not name the suspects or give their ages or nationalities.

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  2. Arrested9 May
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Over 100 Gardaí carried out a search operation targeting an organised crime group.
  • The group is suspected of involvement in organised prostitution and money laundering offences.
Where
Searches took place at several businesses and residential addresses in Dublin, Kildare and Meath.
Investigation
  • The operation was led by Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit at Bridewell Garda Station in Dublin and supported by other Garda units, including the Dublin Crime Response Team.
  • Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.
When
The Kildare Now article gives the publication date as 11 May 2025, while the tracker metadata gives 9 May 2025.
In court
Two adult males were arrested on foot of Court Bench Warrants.
Other details
  • A third adult male was detained in relation to the sale and supply of controlled drugs.
  • The operation was part of a wider Garda effort to target organised crime groups benefiting from organised prostitution.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatOver 100 Gardaí carried out a search operation targeting an organised crime group suspected of organised prostitution and money laundering. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereSearches took place at several businesses and residential addresses in Dublin, Kildare and Meath. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe operation was led by Detectives from the Serious Crime Unit at Bridewell Garda Station in Dublin. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeTwo adult males were arrested on foot of Court Bench Warrants. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe operation was part of a wider Garda effort to target organised crime groups benefiting from organised prostitution. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherA third adult male was detained in relation to the sale and supply of controlled drugs. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 May2025
    Arrestedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí search Kildare homes and businesses in major clampdown on prostitution and money laundering

    Kildare Now article published 11 May 2025, Gardaí search operation by the Serious Crime Unit targeting an organised crime group. Two men arrested on court bench warrants and a third detained over drug supply. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

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