Gardaí arrested two men in West Cork after seizing a large quantity of cocaine, believed to be around 500 kilos with an estimated street value of €35 million. A Joint Task Force was established following intelligence on maritime drug smuggling. The men, part of the 'landing crew,' are linked to operations involving Scottish nationals potentially targeting the UK market. Ongoing investigations suggest more arrests may follow as the organized crime network behind the drug smuggling is explored. Compartmentalized cell structures are being utilized by drug traffickers to enhance operational security.
Gardaí have detained two men in West Cork following a significant drug seizure believed to involve around 500 kilos of cocaine valued at €35 million. A Joint Task Force, including gardaí, Defence Forces, and Revenue, was formed due to intelligence on maritime drug smuggling efforts. The arrested individuals, linked to the operation, were part of a 'landing crew' who collected the drugs after their arrival by another group known as the 'collection crew.' Further arrests are anticipated as investigations continue.
Drug smuggling networks have increasingly adopted cell structures to compartmentalise operations, which protects the overall criminal network involved. The investigation indicates that Scottish nationals may be part of the operation, and gardaí are exploring links to the UK market for the seized cocaine. The scale of the operation highlights the ongoing issue of organized crime in drug trafficking across international borders.
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