A suspected drug gang, which included Brits who used freight firms to smuggle cannabis hidden in animal feed, has been busted by cops.
Thirteen suspects were arrested during a string of raids.
Members also included Irish and Spanish nationals.
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They were carried out in Ireland, following 10 raids in Málaga, one in Madrid, and one in Seville, all in Spain.
The arrest in Ireland was made in County Louth by Garda Síochána officers.
During the searches, police seized nearly €100,000 (£86,600) in cash, plus smaller amounts in pounds and US dollars.
They also confiscated 630 cannabis plants, a semi-automatic pistol, three blank-firing pistols, 11 high-end vehicles, six luxury watches, and various other items linked to the gang’s activity.
Authorities also froze assets — including properties, vehicles, and financial accounts — worth over €2m (£1.73m).
The investigation began in January and uncovered that the gang used international freight firms to ship pallets of animal feed containing hidden cannabis buds.
The drugs were prepared in Spain before being sent to the UK and Ireland, as reported by Need To Know.
Police say the group had been active since 2019 and is believed to have trafficked more than three tonnes of cannabis over six years.
Roughly 300 kg (661 lb) of marijuana were seized during the investigation.
The Spanish National Police said yesterday (7 Aug) that the operation was carried out “with support from the UK’s National Crime Agency and Ireland’s Garda Síochána”.
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