Three men charged over €340,700 cash seizure in Drumcondra, Dublin
On 25 July 2025, Gardaí from the Dublin Crime Response Team seized €345,640 in cash from a taxi in Drumcondra, Dublin 9, after receiving confidential information linking the vehicle to an organised crime group involved in controlled drugs and money laundering in the Dublin area. Three men – Mohamed Alsourani (43), Anas Altahlh (40) and Issa Al Aboud (43), two of whom are Syrian-Swedish citizens – were arrested and charged with being in possession of the cash knowing or believing it was the proceeds of criminal conduct. The men, who had arrived in Ireland on 22 July and were travelling to Dublin Airport, appeared before Dublin District Court on 26 July 2025, where Judge Anthony Halpin refused bail and legal aid was granted. They are due for mention at Cloverhill District Court on 30 July 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested25 Jul
2 reports - Charged26 Jul
- In court25 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Three men were arrested after Gardaí seized €345,640 in cash from a taxi in Drumcondra, Dublin 9, on 25 July 2025.
- Where
- The seizure took place in Drumcondra, Dublin 9, north Dublin, and the men had been staying in a hotel in the north inner city.
- When
- The men arrived in Ireland on 22 July 2025 and were arrested on 25 July 2025.
- Cause
- The operation targeted an organised crime group involved in the sale and supply of controlled drugs and money laundering in the Dublin area.
- Investigation
- The Dublin Crime Response Team received confidential information and stopped the men in a taxi while they were on their way to Dublin Airport.
- Charges
- Mohamed Alsourani (43), Anas Altahlh (40) and Issa Al Aboud (43) were charged with being in possession of cash knowing or believing it was the proceeds of criminal conduct.
- In court
- The three men appeared before Dublin District Court (Court No. 4) on 26 July 2025, where Judge Anthony Halpin refused bail and legal aid was granted.
- The men are due for mention at Cloverhill District Court on 30 July 2025.
- Other details
- Two of the men are Syrian-Swedish citizens and an Arabic translator was required for the third man.
- Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary of Dublin Metropolitan Region described the seizure as significant.
28 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThree males were arrested in connection with the seizure of €345,640 in Drumcondra, Dublin 9, on 25 July 2025. (garda.ie)
- what€345,640 in cash was seized from a vehicle in Drumcondra, Dublin 9 (garda.ie)
- whatThree male passengers in the vehicle and their luggage were searched (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatThree males, aged in their 40s, were arrested (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí seized €345,640 in cash from a vehicle (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe targeted OCG was involved in the sale and supply of controlled drugs and money laundering in the Dublin area (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThree men were charged with being in possession of cash knowing or believing it was the proceeds of criminal conduct. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMore than €340,700 in cash was seized. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe men were stopped in a taxi while on their way to Dublin Airport. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe vehicle was searched in Drumcondra, Dublin 9 (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe seizure took place in Drumcondra, north Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe men stayed in a room in a hotel in the north inner city. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe men had arrived in Ireland on 22 July 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe operation was carried out by the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) (garda.ie)
- investigationThe three arrested males are detained at Garda Stations in the Dublin Region (garda.ie)
- investigationThe operation was carried out by the Dublin Crime Response Team (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe Garda Response Team received confidential information that led to the stop. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe three individuals have now been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtThey are due to appear before Dublin District Court (Court No. 4), Criminal Courts of Justice, at 4:30pm on Saturday 26 July 2025. (garda.ie)
- courtJudge Anthony Halpin refused bail for the three men. (irishtimes.com)
- courtLegal aid was granted to the three men. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe men will appear before Cloverhill District Court for mention on 30 July 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe operation targeted an organised crime group involved in the sale and supply of controlled drugs and money laundering in the Dublin area (garda.ie)
- otherAssistant Commissioner Paul Cleary of Dublin Metropolitan Region commented on the seizure (garda.ie)
- otherThe three arrested men are detained at Garda Stations in the Dublin Region (irishmirror.ie)
- otherAssistant Commissioner Paul Cleary described the seizure as significant (irishmirror.ie)
- otherTwo of the men are Syrian-Swedish citizens. (irishtimes.com)
- otherAn Arabic translator would be required for the third man. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Jul2025Three men charged in relation to seizure of €340,700 in cash
Details of the arrest, charges, court appearance, and bail refusal for the three men.
accused, Mohamed Alsourani, 43, male, Syrian, named, non-irishMohamed Alsouraniaccused, Anas Altahlh, 40, male, Syrian, named, non-irishAnas Altahlhaccused, Issa Al Aboud, 43, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Issa Al Aboud - 26 Jul2025Gardai smash organised crime group with seizure of almost €350k in cash
Garda press release confirming the exact seizure amount of €345,640, identifying the unit as the Dublin Crime Response Team, describing the OCG's involvement in controlled drugs and money laundering, and including a statement from Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary.
suspect, 40s, malesuspect, 40s, malesuspect, 40s, male - 25 Jul2025Seizure of €345,640 cash, and Arrest of Three (3) males at Drumcondra, Dublin 9 25th July 2025
Official Garda press release confirming the arrest and seizure; provides the exact cash figure of €345,640, identifies the unit as the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT), and states the operation targeted an organised crime group involved in controlled drugs and money laundering.
suspect, 40s, malesuspect, 40s, malesuspect, 40s, male - 25 Jul2025Court Appearance – Seizure of €345,640 and Arrest of Three Males at Drumcondra, Dublin 9, 25 July 2025
Garda press release confirming the three men have been charged and providing the court appearance date, time and venue.
suspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, male