This large-scale operation, still ongoing, is focused on dismantling a crime group based in West Dublin, though other gangs are also being investigated.
Gardaí, along with international law enforcement, have mobilized resources from across the country in a concerted effort to disrupt these criminal organizations.
The crackdown began with a series of raids in County Wexford late last night. These initial searches resulted in the discovery of millions of euros worth of cocaine, although the total quantity is still being assessed.
The seizure marks a significant blow to the criminal enterprise, which has been using encrypted messaging apps to communicate and coordinate drug trafficking activities across borders.
This method of secure communication highlights the sophisticated and global nature of the operation, making it harder for authorities to track their activities.
In addition to the seizures, follow-up searches have been conducted in both Wexford and Dublin.
Several arrests have been made, with Gardaí targeting key individuals believed to be linked to the distribution and smuggling of drugs into Ireland. The scale and scope of the operation suggest that more arrests and seizures are likely as the investigation progresses.
