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03/06/2014
Over 100 Officers Conduct Searches In Waterford
A series of coordinated raids have been carried out across Waterford as part of a targeted investigation into organised crime in the city.
The raids were led by units from the Garda Armed Response Division, with over 100 officers carrying out searches at a number of homes and premises.
It is understood the operation is targeting organised crime and one group in particular thought to be linked to money lending.
To date some 40 arrests have been made in the ongoing operation and gardai say that more are expected following this morning's searches.
(MH/IT)
The raids were led by units from the Garda Armed Response Division, with over 100 officers carrying out searches at a number of homes and premises.
It is understood the operation is targeting organised crime and one group in particular thought to be linked to money lending.
To date some 40 arrests have been made in the ongoing operation and gardai say that more are expected following this morning's searches.
(MH/IT)
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