Over 150 gardaí are currently involved in a search operation in Coolock and Raheny in Dublin, targeting organised crime.
Searches of 39 properties began this morning.
The operation is part of investigations into a number of gangs operating nationwide, that are suspected of being involved in burglaries, drug trafficking, counterfeiting, theft and other property crimes.
Gardaí say the searches are continuing this afternoon.
Garda cars and vans were spotted by some motorists this morning in Dublin
In a statement a garda spokesperson said that the convoy, which had 150 gardaí involved, was part of raids hitting various crime groups in Coolock and Raheny areas.
There were 39 locations searched and the raids were focused on alleged criminals involved in nationwide burglaries, drug trafficking counterfeiting, thefts and other property crimes.
“Over 150 Garda members from the Dublin Metropolitan Region North, Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, Operational Support including the Garda Dog Unit, Armed Support Unit are involved in the operation, with additional support provided by the Garda National Public Order Unit,” a spokesperson said.
It is understood that the searches are focused on recovering stolen goods taken in burglaries across the country.
