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Army vehicle pictured in the Castleconnell area
FIREWORKS and ammunition was discovered in the Castleconnell area of the county, Limerick Live has learned.
A search operation was carried out by Limerick gardai with the assistance of the Irish Defence Forces.
A spokesperson for the Defence Forces confirmed bomb disposal experts from the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team responded to a request for assistance from An Garda Síochána.
They said it was in relation to items found in the Limerick area.
“Following an assessment by the EOD team a quantity of fireworks and non-defence forces ammunition was disposed of, and the scene was handed over to An Garda Siochana. This operation has now concluded,” said the Defence Forces spokesperson.
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The quantity or type of ammunition and fireworks has not been disclosed.
It is understood that searches were also carried out in the Kennedy Park of Limerick city.
Gardai were unable to provide information about the operation this Sunday.
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