Dublin Police ‍Seize Electric vehicles in⁤ Crime Operation

⁣ ⁤ Updated June⁤ 17,2025

Dublin ⁣law enforcement⁣ confiscated 65 electric vehicles Tuesday as part of an operation targeting their use in serious crimes. The seized vehicles included 39 electric scooters, 14 electric bikes, and six quad bikes.

The⁢ initiative,⁣ which began at 7 a.m., involved 40 searches across the city. Authorities ⁣aimed to disrupt the use of electric motorbikes⁣ in offenses such⁢ as drug dealing, money laundering, firearm transport, and drug-related intimidation.

The operation involved gardaí from Tallaght,Crumlin,and Terenure,supported ⁣by the Garda armed support Unit. in addition to the vehicles,‍ officers seized approximately €14,125 worth of drugs,⁣ including ‍cannabis, cocaine, and tablets. They also confiscated about €10,000 in high-value ⁤clothing and €13,245 in cash.

Authorities also seized knives, fireworks, mobile phones, motorbike helmets, and a ⁣chainsaw.

An Garda ⁣Síochána said the seized drugs will undergo examination and⁢ analysis by forensic Science Ireland.

What’s next

Investigations are ongoing, with further details expected as the forensic analysis progresses. The focus remains on disrupting criminal networks utilizing electric vehicles for‍ illicit activities.