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28 Jan 2026

LIVE: Gardaí seize e-bikes, cash, drugs and more during massive search operation in Dublin

As part of ongoing investigations targeting on-street drug dealing in Dublin's North Inner City, 21 locations were searched

LIVE: Gardaí seize e-bikes, cash, drugs and more during massive search operation in Dublin

One person was arrested on foot of an outstanding bench warrant

A number of e-scooters, e-bikes and mini scramblers have been seized along with cash and drugs during a massive search operation in Dublin's north inner city. 

Gardaí from the Dublin Metropolitan Region North Central Functional Areas conducted the search on Tuesday morning, January 27, at a number of locations.

As part of ongoing investigations targeting on-street drug dealing in Dublin's north inner city, 21 locations were searched and Gardaí seized a number of vehicles suspected of being used to facilitate on-street drug dealing, specifically e-scooters, e-bikes and scrambler motor bikes.

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Alongside efforts to disrupt and dismantle drug distribution networks, this operation was aimed at combatting drug-related intimidation and further organised crime activity associated with these networks.

The search resulted in the seizure of 18 electric scooters, one motorbike, five mini scramblers and five motorised bicycles as well as various controlled drugs worth approximately €55,000 that are subject to analysis. €10,740 in cash was also seized. 

One person was arrested on foot of an outstanding bench warrant and a garda spokesperson confirmed that investigations are ongoing.


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