One man has been released without charge following his arrest during the search of a total of 22 premises as part of a two day nationwide operation targeting organised prostitution.

The man in his 30's was arrested during the search of an apartment in Swords yesterday morning on suspicion of money laundering.

Premises in Letterkenny, Dundalk, Clonmel, Waterford, Cavan, Mullingar, Limerick, Ballina, Ennis, Newbridge and Cork, along with 11 locations in the Dublin area were all searched.

Documentation, mobile phones, computers and money were all seized in the operation.

Evidence of suspected prostitution activity was also detected at a number these locations and a number of women were interviewed by Gardaí and have been offered support and advice.