ChainCatcher reported that Irish police seized approximately $7.1 million (about 6.5 million euros) worth of cryptocurrencies in a raid in north Dublin.

The operation was part of a major investigation into money laundering and illegal transactions on darknet markets. Three people were arrested, two of whom were suspected of assisting criminal organizations in committing serious crimes, and another woman faced money laundering charges. Detective Superintendent Michael Mullen of the Irish National Cyber ​​Crime Agency said: "The arrest of these three people and the seizure of assets are the result of a highly complex investigation into criminal activities on the darknet market by professional investigators from the Irish National Cyber ​​Crime Agency.