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Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau Search and Arrest Operation County Mayo – 8th October 2025

Issue Date: 08/10/2025

This morning, Wednesday 8th October 2025, Gardaí from the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB) carried out planned searches at two residential properties in a rural area of west County Mayo. The operation formed part of an intelligence-led investigation into criminal activity on the Darkweb.

During the course of the operation, a male and a female both aged in their 30s were arrested for alleged offences including unlawful use of a computer, contrary to Section 9 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 and money laundering, contrary to Section 7 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Offences) Act 2010.

Both were taken to a Garda Station in County Mayo, where they are currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

A quantity of suspected cannabis herb was seized at the scene, along with a significant volume of electronic exhibits, which will undergo forensic examination.

Investigations are ongoing.