22/08/2007

Limerick Gun And Drug Seizure

Gardaí seized a number of guns, a quantity of ammunition and drugs during a five hour search of houses in Limerick city.

Around 100 Gardaí swooped on premises in the South Hall area of the city following a gun attack on a patrol car on Sunday night.

One man detained during the operation was subsequently released without charge.

Gardaí said that four guns, ammunition, and cannabis resin with an estimated street value of €5,000 was seized during the operation.

(SP/JM)

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