A series of raids have been carried out in west Dublin today as part of a major insurance fraud crackdown.
Gardai believe multiple bogus claims have been made by criminals pretending to have slipped or fallen.
These searches were carried out by the Economic Crime Bureau, Criminal Assets Bureau and Armed Support Units.
Officers from Lucan also helped gather evidence against people suspected of insurance fraud.
It's believed that 20 false claims of injuries due to trips or falls have been made by criminals using false identities.
Compensation has been paid out in some cases.
A number of solicitors offices were also searched as part of operation Coatee.
6 valuable cars and jewellery worth over 300 thousand euro were found along with documents and financial records.
