NCA and Irish authorities have dismantled a sophisticated cross-border money laundering network, leading to six arrests and the seizure of more than £800,000 in illicit cash

Authorities also seized approximately £176,000 during searches in Ireland. The arrests are linked to an ongoing investigation that previously led to the seizure of €450,000 and £258,000 in cash following arrests in Newry in November 2025. The NCA stated that organised crime groups operating across the island of Ireland rely on money laundering networks to recycle criminal proceeds and fund further criminal activity, and emphasised…