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THE OFFICE OF CRIMINAL ASSETS today conducted a search operation in Newbridge, Kildare, targeting rogue merchants who have preyed on the elderly and vulnerable.
Four homes and a professional premises were registered. The search operation was conducted by personnel from the Criminal Assets Office assisted by the Armed Support Unit, Kildare Divisional Detective Units and the Customs Dog Unit.
Funds totaling € 138,511 were restricted in three separate bank accounts. Today € 3,500 in cash were also seized.
A garda spokesperson said: “This morning’s search operation targeted assets linked to a gang involved in the installation of gutters and roof repairs mainly in the greater Dublin area. Affected people target the vulnerable and the elderly. Today marks a significant advance in the ongoing investigation by the Office of Criminal Assets.
“Before today’s search, € 103,852 in cash had been seized as part of this investigation.”
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