On Friday May 22, 2026, as part of an operation targeting Intellectual Property (IP) crime, An Garda Síochána carried out two searches under warrant, at properties in the West Dublin area.
The searches were conducted by the intellectual Property Unit at the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI).
A Garda spokesperson said:
“During the course of the searches, €88,130 in cash and mobile phones, along with counterfeit clothing to the value of approximately €26,000, were seized.
“The suspected counterfeit items are now subject to examination.
“No arrests have been made at this time.
“Investigations are ongoing.
“Intellectual Property Crime can pose serious risks to public health, safety and job security.”
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