Improvised bombs found during Garda and Army searches in Limerick

David Raleigh

Gardaí supported by members of the Defence Forces recovered a number of suspected improvised bombs in a series of searches in Limerick city and county last weekend, it has now emerged.

A quantity of cash, documents, electronic devices, ammunition, as well as fireworks, were also recovered following the Garda raids at locations, at Daly’s Cross, and at Kennedy Park, last Saturday.

It’s understood that as many as nine suspected crude bomb devices were discovered following the Garda and Army searches, however gardaí would not say how many were found.

“During the course of one of the searches, suspected Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s) were discovered. Assistance was requested from the Defence Forces EOD Team in Collins Barracks, Cork. Following an examination of the devices, the area was declared safe,” a Garda spokeswoman said.

“A number of items of evidential value were seized during the course of the wider search operation including a quantity of ammunition, suspected IED’s, cash, documentation and electronic devices, all of which will be subject to forensic examination and analysis.”

The planned search operation involved the Limerick Divisional Crime Functional Area, Southern Region Armed Support Unit, Garda Dog Unit with assistance from the Defence Forces.

Gardaí said their “investigations are ongoing”.