ATM PROBE
Three men arrested over ATM scam that schemed bank users out of their money in Dublin and Meath as Gardai launch probe
And a man has been charged after cocaine was seized in Dublin
THREE men have been arrested in relation to fraudulent activity at ATMs across Dublin and Meath.
Gardai, attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, have arrested three people as part of their probe into fraudulent activity as €90,000 in cash withdrawals was blocked in the past week.
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There have been a number of incidents across the two counties where ATMs were fitted with items known as 'cash trapping' devices, which steal money from bank users when making a withdrawal.
The devices are designed to manipulate the ATM so that no money comes out of the machine and goes through the entire procedure, making users believe that the machine is defective and thieves take the money out of the ATM the moment you leave.
It was reported that approximately €90,000 in cash withdrawals were blocked at serval locations across Dublin and Meath in the past week.
On Friday evening, July 12, Gardai arrested three men, aged in their 20s and 40s, as part of their ongoing investigation into the ATM fraudulent activity.
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The three men are currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, at a Garda station in the capital.
During their investigation, a quantity of cash and a number of "cash trapping" devices were seized.
The investigation is still ongoing, Gardaí revealed.
A spokesperson for Gardaí said: "Gardaí attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) have arrested three people as part of an investigation into fraudulent activity at ATMs in Dublin and Meath.
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"Gardaí have identified a number of incidents where ATMs were fitted with items known as ‘cash trapping’ devices.
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"These devices are inserted into ATMs and block ATM users from receiving their cash after making a withdrawl from the machine.
"It is understood approximately €90,000 in cash withdrawals was blocked at various locations in Dublin and Meath in the past week.
"On Friday evening, 12th July 2024, Gardaí attached to GNECB arrested three men (aged in their 20s and 40s) as part of this investigation.
"They are currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, at a Garda station in Dublin.
"A quantity of cash and a number of 'cash trapping' devices were seized as part of this investigation."
€3MILLION DRUG BUST
Meanwhile, a man has been charged after €3 million worth of cocaine was seized by the Gardai in Dublin.
An estimated €3 million worth of cocaine was discovered in a house by detectives during a search operation in Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
The man in his 30s was arrested on Tuesday, July 9 and remained in custody with one line of inquiry for cops that he had allegedly played a role in transporting the drugs.
At the scene of the seizure, Detective Superintendent Tomas Gormley said: "We wish to acknowledge the excellent work conducted by local gardai, who were assisted by colleagues in the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) and National Support Services, in keeping people in the community safe.
"The detrimental impact of the sale and supply of drugs as well as the illegal activities of organised crime groups cannot be underestimated.
"We remain determined to dismantle their presence in the wider Clondalkin and Ballyfermot area."
He is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court 1 this morning after being charged with €3 million worth of cocaine.
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