Three homes in the south and east of the country were searched on Friday as part of an investigation which is being supported by International Law Enforcement and Europol, gardaí said
Supposedly confidential messages led gardaí to rural part of Wexford where 100kg of cocaine, valued at between €6-€8 million and owned by major Dublin crime gang, was found in truck
Women involved in prostitution in the Republic also identified and offered assistance during Irish element of Europol-coordinated week of action
Leader and four main organisers among detained following large-scale operation involving German, French and Belgian police
Gardaí using gangland legislation and policing tactics to target ‘despicable’ gangs that use surveillance and imported cars for well-planned crimes
Senior Garda officers concerned Byrne (42) not arrested and extradition process commenced while he was living in Dubai
Suspects mostly accused of money-laundering, criminal tax evasion, fraud, drug crime and mafia-type criminal association
‘Operation Firestorm’ involved personnel from nine Europol member countries following fictional criminals
Firms based in Ireland were given ‘decryption keys’ by police to allow them frustrate ransomware attacks
The food fraud discovered in Ireland in 2013 has led to big improvements in food safety, but authorities must remain vigilant
Details of arrest in latest EU terror report detailing 14 terrorism-related arrests in Ireland last year
Civil liberties groups have previously voiced worries over surveillance and discrimination
Feminist activist Ailbhe Smyth and psychologist Mary Aiken also in line for the honour
Violence and homicides in several EU member states connected to the Dublin clan
Further sanctions under consideration against individuals associated with gang
Gardaí issue warning after letter is sent to county councillor in west of Ireland
‘Piet Costa’ built his business through contacts with Colombian cartel
Total of 44 trafficking victims recorded by Garda last year, two thirds were women
Judge ruled admissions made during interview using a polygraph machine could not be used
The Garda's relationship with the community sets it apart, says Nóirín O’Sullivan
Ministers meeting in Calais also discuss using drones and Frontex border guards
Suspected brothel-keeper arrested and woman identified as possible trafficking victim
Cork-based cybersecurity company emerges from stealth mode with heavyweight backers
Eric Eoin Marques pleaded guilty to conspiracy to advertise images last year
European gangs buying the drug directly from Colombian suppliers following the disbandment of Farc rebels
Operation led by Garda believed to have prevented more than 750 ransomware hacks
Prof Máire Connolly of Pandem says novel flu pandemic could happen in five to 10 years
Spain’s Guardia Civil releases details about Dubliner and his arrest last week
Businesses in at least 20 countries targeted by criminals pretending to sell wholesale items
Detention bring to 78 the number of people arrested under Garda Operation Skein
Laboratory producing €1m of illegal drug daily uncovered via messaging app ‘sting’
New agency would enforce requirement for crypto providers to verify users’ identities
Legislation represents EU’s boldest attempt to tackle illicit finance in wake of scandals
Experts say they are surprised the criminals have not followed through on their threats
DoubleVPN’s domains and server infrastructure taken down by international team
Eric Eoin Marques was extradited in 2019 following lengthy legal battle
Majority of 18 arrests related to suspected financing of terrorism
Will Irish gangs be caught? Gardaí are hopeful that valuable data will emerge
Global sting operation has resulted vast drugs seizures – that’s the tip of the iceberg
Encrypted messaging systems Anom and EncroChat infiltrated by law enforcement
Criminals believed phones were secure, but police were reading all messages in real time
Expert says it is ‘highly unlikely’ gang believed to be based in Russia will be caught
Disruption caused by cyberattack likely to continue ‘well into this week’
Gardaí strongly suspect the same criminal gang is involved in both ransomware attacks
Minister says group responsible has been identified by the State’s cybersecurity apparatus
Disruption set to persist into next week as Taoiseach vows ransom will not be paid
Four arrested after closure of platform with more than 400,000 international subscribers
Houses in Dublin and Wicklow searched as part of investigation into trafficking
Europol warns Europe is at “breaking point” due to the record quantity and purity of cocaine flooding into the region
Tackling criminals’ use of technology is ‘an international effort’, Garda says
Police agency says ‘Rathkeale Rovers’ involved in sophisticated counterfeits
Among areas covered by deal are trade, services, fisheries, level playing field and security
The just-secured agreement will come into force when approved on both sides
High Level Vaccine Taskforce expected to issue report to Government
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