Longford property searched in operation targeting an Organised Crime Group
€3 million worth of illegal vapes and Cannabis-based products along with a substantial amount of cash in three currencies was seized by Gardaí in search of properties in Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Wexford and Carlow as part of an ongoing operation targeting an Organised Crime Group.
Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) have carried out a search of properties in Longford and four other counties as part of an ongoing operation targeting an Organised Crime Group involved in the sale and supply of illegal vapes and cannabis products.
When contacted by the Longford Leader, a Garda spokesperson confirmed that properties in Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Wexford and Carlow were searched on Wednesday October 14, 2026.
Illegal vapes and cannabis-based products with an estimated street value totalling more than €3 million were seized, along with more than €235,000 in cash, £3,000 in sterling, $3,500 in US dollars and a number of high-value vehicles.
More than 100 Gardaí attached to GNDOCB, national specialist units and other units in those counties were involved in the searches.
No arrests have been made at this time however investigations are ongoing.
The seized products are being sent to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis.