Louth property seized as part of Criminal Assets Bureau investigation
The investigation was into the leader of a transnational organised crime group
A property in Louth was seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau as part of investigations into the leader of a transnational organised crime group involved in the smuggling of firearms and controlled drugs.
The information is revealed in the Bureau’s annual report published yesterday (Tuesday) by Justice Minister Helen McEntee.
According to the report the case was referred to the Bureau by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) following a search operation, conducted by GNDOCB, and resulting in €1,000,000 worth of cannabis being discovered.
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The owner was identified as being the leader of a transnational organised crime group involved in the smuggling of firearms and controlled drugs.
The Bureau’s investigation resulted in High Court orders being obtained pursuant to section 2 of the Proceeds of Crime Act over assets including a property in Louth.
Other assets seized included a 171 Mercedes Benz E Class AMG, €98,000 in various bank accounts and €5,000 cash.
The case is listed for hearing this month.