Gardaí in Co. Kerry investigating an organised crime gang based in Killarney have seized more than €100,000 in cash and nine cars.
The Criminal Asset Bureau helped by local Gardaí in Killarney carried out 11 raids this morning in and around Killarney.
Killarney Superintendent Flor Murphy described the operation as one of the biggest of its kind in Kerry.
During the operation gardai and CAB officers seized a large amount of documentation which they believe relate to the proceeds of crime.
During the searches they also found more than €100,000 in cash, a large amount of jewellery and nine cars.
The operation and searches are ongoing.