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Case No. 3659Money laundering, provision of illegal streaming services · Co. Tipperary · 2 Mar 2026

Gardaí shut down 500+ illegal streaming accounts in Thurles raid

Gardaí in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, conducted an intelligence-led operation on 2 March 2026 targeting alleged money laundering and provision of illegal streaming services, seizing electronic devices from a domestic residence and shutting down over 500 accounts. No arrests were made and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

  1. Reported4 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatGardaí in Tipperary shut down more than 500 accounts suspected of obtaining illegal streaming services (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatElectronic devices were seized at the residence (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA seized phone and Amazon Fire Stick device were shown (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe operation was conducted in Thurles (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereA home in Thurles was raided (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe operation was launched on Monday, March 2 (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was intelligence-led (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests were made following the operation (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe operation targeted alleged money laundering and provision of illegal streaming services (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Mar2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí shut down over 500 accounts suspected of using illegal streaming services

    Reports the specific operation, the seizure of electronic devices, the shutdown of over 500 accounts, and the confirmation that no arrests were made with a file to be prepared for the DPP.