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Today in History: Irish Assets Bureau formed after McCabe, Guerin murders

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC · How we work

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In response to the 1996 murders of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe and journalist Veronica Guerin, Ireland created the Criminal Assets Bureau. The multi-agency body, founded under the Proceeds of Crime Act, targets assets obtained through serious crime, seizing and denying proceeds to criminals.

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In response to the 1996 murders of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe and journalist Veronica Guerin, Ireland created the Criminal Assets Bureau. The multi-agency body, founded under the Proceeds of Crime Act, targets assets obtained through serious crime, seizing and denying proceeds to criminals.