BREAKING: Three arrests following seizure of cash, drugs and designer goods during Limerick searches

THREE men have been arrested gardai as part of an an intelligence-led operation targeting organised criminal activity in the Limerick region.

Gardai have confirmed that searches were carried out at 18 properties at locations across the city city and county by members from the Limerick Division and the Criminal Assets Bureau.

They were supported by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB), the Garda Armed Support Unit and Garda Dog Unit.

Garda probe targets organised crime in Limerick area

Two open areas of land in the Southill area of Limerick city were also searched by An Garda Síochána supported by members of the Irish Defence Forces.

"Property seized during the course of these searches include a BMW, an item of designer jewellery, a number of electronic items and six shotgun cartridges. Drugs were also seized including approximately €64,600 of suspected amphetamine and approximately €89,600 of suspected cannabis.  Approximately €76,580 in cash was recovered with a further €18,000 frozen in credit union accounts," said a garda spokesperson.

Three men, aged in their 30s and 40s, were arrested during the operation and they are currently detained at Garda stations in Limerick.
 
Investigations are ongoing