BlockBeats reported that on August 9, Bitcoin.com reported that Irish officials seized $7.1 million worth of cryptocurrencies in a raid on money laundering and dark web sales. Three suspects were arrested, one of whom is still in custody. "The arrest of the three suspects and the seized assets are the result of a highly complex investigation into dark web market criminal activities by professional investigators from the National Cyber Crime Bureau," said Detective Superintendent Michael Mullen of the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau.
Detectives from the Irish National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB) seized approximately €6.5 million (about $7.1 million) worth of cryptocurrency during a raid in North County Dublin on Monday. The operation, which was supported by the Armed Support Unit, was part of a major investigation into money laundering and the sale of illegal goods on the dark web. In addition to the large amount of cryptocurrency, law enforcement officers also seized luxury watches worth more than €120,000 and two high-performance cars worth approximately €220,000.
