Submachine gun and drugs seizure during major garda operation in Limerick
Man arrested during search operation
A MAN has been arrested by gardai following the seizure of a submachine gun and a significant quantity of drugs in Limerick.
During the search, which was carried out on the outskirts of the city on Monday, a firearm, ammunition and over €100,000 worth of drugs were seized.
"As part of Operation Tara, gardaí attached to the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit carried out a planned search of a residence and lands in the Ballysimon area of Limerick," said a spokesperson.
"In the course of the operation, cannabis herb with an estimated street value of €100,000 was seized along with a submachine gun and a number of rounds of ammunition," they added.
The drugs seized have now been sent for further analysis by Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).
A man in his 30's was arrested as part of the investigation and he is currently detained at a garda station in County Limerick pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
He can be held for up to seven days.
Investigations are ongoing.