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12/08/2026 GNPSB Operation Targeting Brothel Keeping and Organised Prostitution, Dublin 24 and Dublin 1, Monday 10th August 2026

Issue Date: 12/08/2026

The Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB), carried out an operation targeting organised crime, brothel keeping, money laundering and organised prostitution in the Dublin 24 and Dublin 1 areas on Monday 10th August 2026.

This operation was carried out with assistance from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, the Dublin Crime Response Team and the Garda Dog Unit.

Three individuals have been arrested during the course of this operation. They are currently detained under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007, in Garda Stations in Dublin and Kildare.

Investigations are ongoing.