A major Garda operation in Coolock and Raheny targeting organised crime gangs has led to the arrest of three men. 

150 Gardaí were involved in searches and raids at 39 separate locations. 

Gardaí seized cannabis with an approximate value of €160,000, cocaine worth €22,000, designer watches and clothing worth €161,000, industrial power tools worth €30,000, three cars and a number of weapons. 

Garda members attached to the Social Welfare Investigation Unit also identified a number of suspected fraudulent claims which are now being examined. 

One man aged in his 20s was arrested and charged in connection with the searches, while two men in their 20s and 30s were arrested on outstanding  warrants.

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