Gardaí Seize Two BMW X5 Cars and High Value Items in Money Laundering Searches

Gardaí seized two BMW X5 cars and high value items in money laundering searches in the Dublin, Eastern and Southern Regions.

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22 Oct 2026 — 1 min read

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Gardaí have confirmed that searches were carried out in the Dublin, Eastern and Southern Regions on Tuesday 20 October and Wednesday 21 October 2026 as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. Two BMW X5 cars and other high value items were seized.

The searches were carried out by detectives attached to the Money Laundering Investigation unit at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB). They took place at a number of locations across the three regions.

Gardaí seized two BMW X5 cars with a total estimated value of €250,000. Other high value items were also seized, including Louis Vuitton bags, Rolex watches and jewellery, with a total estimated value of €40,000.

The investigation is into a Dublin-based charitable organisation. It is being carried out in conjunction with the office of the Charities Regulator.

Investigations are ongoing.

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