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09/11/2010
Eleven Still Held In Drug Gang Raids
Gardaí are continuing to hold 11 men who were arrested during a major crackdown on Dublin drug gangs yesterday.
Around 300 officers were involved in Monday's early morning raids, which involved more than 30 locations in Dublin, Wexford, Kildare, Cavan and Cork.
The main target of the raids was a a drug-trafficking gang which operated out of Sheriff street in Dublin's north inner city and has been involved in a murderous feud with another gang, which has resulted in five deaths.
Thirteen people, all aged between 17 and 61, were arrested, while small quantities of cocaine and a number of mobile phones, computers and bulletproof vests were also seized.
The 17-year-old was released on police bail, pending an appearance before the Children's Court. A 23-year-old has appeared in court and been remanded to appear again next Friday.
The major operation, which was coordinated from the Store Street garda station, also involved the Emergency Response Unit, while searches were also carried out by the dog unit and Garda helicopter.
(KMcA/BMcC)
Around 300 officers were involved in Monday's early morning raids, which involved more than 30 locations in Dublin, Wexford, Kildare, Cavan and Cork.
The main target of the raids was a a drug-trafficking gang which operated out of Sheriff street in Dublin's north inner city and has been involved in a murderous feud with another gang, which has resulted in five deaths.
Thirteen people, all aged between 17 and 61, were arrested, while small quantities of cocaine and a number of mobile phones, computers and bulletproof vests were also seized.
The 17-year-old was released on police bail, pending an appearance before the Children's Court. A 23-year-old has appeared in court and been remanded to appear again next Friday.
The major operation, which was coordinated from the Store Street garda station, also involved the Emergency Response Unit, while searches were also carried out by the dog unit and Garda helicopter.
(KMcA/BMcC)
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