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Female arrested as part of investigation into 'organised prostitution' and money laundering

The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into an Eastern European Organised Crime Group.

A FEMALE IN her 20s has been arrested by gardaí as part of an investigation into “organised prostitution” and money laundering.

A garda spokesperson said: “The investigation focusses on persons attached to an Eastern European Organised Crime Group who are suspected of being involved in organised prostitution, brothel-keeping and money laundering.”

A number of searches have already been carried out in relation to this investigation.

The woman, aged in her 20s, is currently detained at a garda station in Dublin city.

She was arrested by gardaí attached to the Organised Prostitution Investigation Unit (OPIU) in the Garda National Protective Services Bureau.

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