19 properties searched as gardaí seize €2,000 worth of drugs, e‑scooters and electronic devices in Clondalkin and Ballyfermot raids
Over 100 gardaí were involved in a major search and arrest operation this morning as part of the investigation into the assault on Alexis Lee Campion (44).
The mother-of-two had petrol thrown in her face before being set on fire at the front door of her home in Oak Downs, Clondalkin, shortly after 10am on November 25 and suffered life-altering injuries.
The three suspects, which include an adult teenager, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and are currently being held in garda stations in Dublin.
Ms Campion suffered burns to more than a third of her body following the assault and remains hospitalised with serious injuries.
Detectives believe the woman was attacked moments after opening her front door, when a suspect threw an accelerant into her face and over her body before setting her on fire.
They also suspect that the real target of the attack was a man known to Ms Campion, but that she was instead sprayed with the substance and deliberately set alight.
In a statement issued this evening, gardaí said that Ms Campion continues to receive treatment in hospital for her injuries.
“A Family Liaison Officer is keeping Ms Campion and her family informed of all developments as the investigation progresses,” it said.
Mother-of-two Alexis Lee Campion (Photo: garda press office)
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Garda headquarters said that 19 properties were searched as part of today’s operation in the Clondalkin and Ballyfermot areas.
They also seized a number of items, including drugs worth an estimated €2,000. The seized drugs include zopiclone tablets, cannabis herb, cannabis resin and cocaine.
In addition, gardaí seized two e-scooters and 13 electronic devices “of evidential value”.
“Over 100 members of An Garda Síochána, including Serious Crime South Units, Clondalkin, Uniform Gardaí DMR West, DMR West Divisional Search units, Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Armed Support Unit and Garda Dog Unit are involved in this high-intensity policing operation,” a spokesperson said.
The spokesperson added that the investigation is taking place under the auspices of Operation Fógra, which is “intended to disrupt drugs-related intimidation and the sale and supply of controlled drugs”.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the Oak Downs area of Clondalkin on Tuesday 25th November 2025 between 9.30am and 10.20am, and who may have video footage, to make in available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on (01) 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.