The Gardaí have carried out nationwide searches following an investigation into an Organised Crime Gang based in Dublin's Cabra. The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), The Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) and Emergancy Response Units assisted in the armed searches. Gardaí from DMR West and Wexeford Division carried out 24 searches in Cabra, Finglas, Monkstown, Leixlip, Courtown and Gorey.

A man and a woman have been arrested by Gardaí following a fatal shooting in Finglas on Sunday (15/12/2013). The man is believed to be in his 20s, while the woman is in her 30s. Both have been detained at Finglas Garda Station, under section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act.