The agency forcing Irish criminals to flee abroad

The impact of Cab on the Irish criminal landscape

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Criminal Assets Bureau carried out searches this morning Tuesday the 11th June 2019, at an address in the Coolock area of Dublin 17. The following items of note were seized : VW Golf GTI motorcar Ladies Rolex Watch Computer equipment Mobile phones Documents.

This search operation is part of an on-going investigation targeting the proceeds of crime. Today’s operation is significant in the context of the overall investigation. The investigation is primarily related to the purchase of property and expenditure on refurbishment and extensions. A second search is being conducted at a professional office in Dublin.

Pic Garda Facebook — Criminal Assets Bureau carried out searches this morning Tuesday the 11th June 2019, at an address in the Coolock area of Dublin 17. The following items of note were seized : VW Golf GTI motorcar Ladies Rolex Watch Computer equipment Mobile phones Documents. This search operation is part of an on-going investigation targeting the proceeds of crime. Today’s operation is significant in the context of the overall investigation. The investigation is primarily related to the purchase of property and expenditure on refurbishment and extensions. A second search is being conducted at a professional office in Dublin. Pic Garda Facebook

Mon Jul 25 2022 - 09:15

The Criminal Assets Bureau was established 25 years ago in the wake of the killings of Detective Jerry McCabe and journalist Veronica Guerin.

The murders shocked the nation and served as a wakeup call to the authorities that they were losing the fight against gangland figures and paramilitary groups.

Over the years, the Criminal Assets Bureau has seized almost €200million in the proceeds of crime, forcing many to move abroad to keep hold of their cash.

Conor Pope speaks to Crime editor Conor Lally about the impact of Cab on the Irish criminal landscape. This episode was originally published in November 2021.

Episode originally published in November 2021