A man has been arrested in Limerick following the seizure of four handguns and drugs valued at over €131,500, according to reports carried by rte.ie, the Limerick Leader and The Journal.
The seizure was made during a major garda raid in the city, the Limerick Leader reports. The Journal states that four firearms were recovered along with the drugs. rte.ie also reports that cocaine and cash were seized in Limerick city as part of the same operation.
The Irish Times reports that the operation was aimed at organised crime and resulted in guns and ammunition being taken off the streets of Limerick.
The reports do not specify the exact location of the raid, the age of the man arrested, or the charges he may face. No further details on the quantity of ammunition recovered have been published.
The operation adds to a series of garda seizures in Limerick targeting suspected criminal activity. According to the reporting, the combined value of the drugs seized exceeded €131,500, with four handguns also removed from circulation.
It has not been confirmed whether the man remains in garda custody or whether a court appearance is expected. Further updates are likely once gardaí issue a formal statement on the operation.
