Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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300. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on Operation Thistle; the amount of drugs seized; the number of persons arrested and charged to date; the number of successful convictions obtained to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4180/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy may be aware, Operation Thistle was set up in February 2016 to target the activities of organised criminals in the DMR South Central Division. Operation Thistle utilises a multifaceted approach in targeting individuals associated with organised crime.  The operation is supported by national units as required.

With regard to the specific information sought by the Deputy, I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána and I will revert to the Deputy when the information is to hand.