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Irish police raided seven counties Feb. 24, 2026, in a Europol- and Interpol-backed crackdown on the Black Axe gang, leading to hundreds of arrests and charges over €94 million in stolen and laundered funds.
On February 24, 2026, Irish authorities conducted coordinated raids across seven counties targeting the Black Axe gang, a transnational crime group linked to Nigeria, as part of Operation SKEIN.
The raids, led by the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau with support from Europol and Interpol, resulted in the seizure of electronic devices and clothing used to signify gang membership and rank.
Authorities identified around 1,400 suspects in connection with the theft and laundering of €94 million since 2020, leading to over 636 arrests and more than 300 charges, primarily for money laundering and gang-related offenses.
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La policía irlandesa allanó siete condados el 24 de febrero de 2026, en una ofensiva respaldada por Europol e Interpol contra la pandilla Black Axe, lo que condujo a cientos de arrestos y cargos por más de 94 millones de euros en fondos robados y blanqueados.