Arrests made following significant drugs and cash seizure in Limerick city
Cannabis estimated to be worth €300,000 found during search operation
Four men have been arrested by gardai in Limerick following a significant seizure of drugs and cash in the city.
Searches were carried out in the Clare Street area, this Friday, by members of the Limerick Divisional Drug Unit, supported by members of the Regional Armed Support Unit.
"During the course of these searches cash totaling approximately €10,000 as well as 30 cannabis plants and approximately 15 kilos of cannabis, with a combined total estimated value of €300,000 was seized," said a garda spokesperson,
The drugs seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further analysis.
Four men, aged in their 30s, 40s and 60s, were arrested at the scene. All are detained pursuant to Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at garda stations in the Limerick Division.
Investigations are ongoing.