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Gardaí searched a business premises in St Margaret s in Co Dublin yesterday morning.
Gardaí from the DMR Divisional Crime Task Force searched a business premises under warrant, assisted by personnel from Ballymun Garda station, Fingal County Council and a Customs and Revenue Officer and dog handler.
The search was carried as part of the ongoing investigation into the theft of catalytic converters throughout the Dublin Metropolitan Region.
Gardaí seized 300 catalytic converters weighing 1275kg with an estimated value of €150,000.
Gardaí attached to the DMR Divisional Crime Task Force seized 300 catalytic converters during a search operation in Co. Dublin yesterday morning, 14/04/2021.
Gardaí seize 300 catalytic converters during Dublin raid
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More than 300 stolen catalytic converters seized in Dublin
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Gardaí attached to the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) North Divisional Crime Task Force seized 110 catalytic converters and a large sum of cash during a search operation in East Meath last Thursday (11th).
At approximately 10am, Gardaí searched a business premises under warrant. They were assisted by personnel from the Stolen Motor Vehicle Investigation Unit, Santry DDU and local Gardaí.
The search operation was conducted as part of an ongoing investigation into the theft of catalytic converters throughout the Dublin Metropolitan Region and subsequent regions.
During the course of the search, Gardaí seized 110 catalytic converters, €27,500 and £55,000 Sterling as well as a number of documents. All items seized are subject to a technical examination.