Pipe bomb, drugs and cash seized during major operation in Limerick city

Muireann Duffy

A number of arrests have been made after a suspected pipe bomb, drugs, cash and watches were seized during a major operation in Limerick city on Friday.

Seven searches were carried out in the St Mary's Park and Kings Island areas of the city on Friday as part of the operation targeting the sale and supply of illegal drugs and related criminal activity.

During the searches, which were coordinated by 80 local gardaí with the assistance of the Garda Armed Support and Dog units, a suspected pipe bomb was discovered at a residential property.

The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended the scene, and the area has since been declared safe.

A man was arrested in connection with the discovery and is currently detained under section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939.

Illegal drugs, cash and watches were also seized during the searches, and the drugs will now be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.

Five males and one female were also arrested during the operation, under suspicion of alleged incidents of theft, robbery and drug driving.

Gardaí confirmed one of the males has since appeared before the courts, and another remains in custody. The remaining three males and the female have all been released.