In a significant coordinated operation in Ireland, gardaí, alongside Europol and other international law enforcement agencies, arrested five individuals and seized 100 kg of cocaine valued at €7 million, believed to be trafficked by a west Dublin organized crime group. The operation involved searches of 27 premises and the interception of a truck, highlighting ongoing investigations into powerful Irish criminals linked to international drug trafficking. This action is part of a broader inquiry into an encrypted messaging platform used for criminal activities, which has seen involvement from agencies including the FBI and Canadian Mounted Police. In a separate case in Berks County, Pennsylvania, authorities conducted raids leading to the seizure of drugs worth over $1.2 million, with three large-scale distributors arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses. The investigations in both regions underscore the concerted efforts by law enforcement to dismantle organized crime networks involved in drug trafficking. The ongoing inquiries indicate a growing international focus on tackling serious drug-related crimes.