Inside the Black Axe raid: What gardaí found in operation targeting global crime gang
When gardaí raided the homes of 11 senior members of the Black Axe crime organisation this week they found more than they expected.
As well as data-crammed mobile phones and laptops, they found merchandise emblazoned with the logo of the international fraud and money laundering gang.
The caps and bags – the sort of memorabilia a golf club might offer – feature “Ireland” and also slogans such as “Ireland Zone, Stay Safe”.
The gang has a significant operation in Ireland, having been linked to the theft and laundering of €94 million since 2020. Gardaí have arrested 636 people in relation to…
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