The Criminal Assets Bureau carried out searches at eleven homes and four professional properties today in association with Gardai in Co. Kerry.
The searches were carried out across both Cork and Kerry divisions with the support of the Regional Armed Response Unit, the Kerry Divisional search team, the Garda Dog Unit, and the Customs Dog Unit.
In a statement, a garda spokesperson explained: “This morning’s operation was conducted as part of an ongoing investigation commenced following a referral to the Criminal Assets Bureau by a CAB profiler attached to Killarney Garda Station.
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“The operation was aimed at individuals involved in the targeting of the elderly and the vulnerable on the pretence of conducting home repairs and roofing work both nationally and internationally.”
The operation this morning resulted in the seizure of the following;
- Documentation
- Cash
- Two Rolex watches
- Files relating to the purchase of properties
- Details of bank accounts
- Designer footwear
“The operation marks a significant development in money laundering and proceeds of crime investigations being conducted by the Criminal Assets Bureau and Killarney Gardaí,” the spokesperson said.
“The investigation into the source of funds used to acquire assets, including properties, remains ongoing.”
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