Four handguns and over €131,500 of drugs seized in major garda raid in Limerick
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Cannabis edibles valued at over €127,000 were discovered by gardai
GARDAI in Limerick have taken four handguns and over €130,000 worth of drugs off the streets in a major raid.
Gardaí attached to the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by other regional and local units, conducted an operation in Limerick city this Tuesday. It formed part of investigations into the sale and supply of drugs in the region.
A garda spokesperson said a domestic residence was searched under warrant as part of the operation.
“As a result, four firearms were seized, along with ammunition, suspected cannabis edibles to the estimated value of over €127,000, suspected cocaine to the estimated value of €4,500 and a quantity of cash.
“The firearms seized will be subject to further technical analysis. The drugs seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis,” said a garda spokesperson.
A man, aged in his 60s, was arrested and conveyed to a garda station in Limerick city.
“He is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. Investigations are ongoing,” said a garda spokesperson.
It follows yesterday’s seizure of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of €275,000 along with over €9,000 cash by gardai in Limerick.