Gardai in Limerick investigating the murder of Lee Slattery (see previous release below) have this morning 7th September 2010 arrested 8 people in the north and south areas of Limerick City as part of a search and arrest operation.
The operation was carried out by Gardai from Limerick City and County supported by the Southern Regional Support Unit and the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
The 5 males and 3 females range in ages from mid teens to early 40’s and are being detained at various stations in the Limerick and Clare Divisions.
5 of the people are being detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act and 3 are being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.
The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is asked to contact Mayorstone Garda Station on 061-456980, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111, or any Garda Station.
Garda Press Office.
Gardaí have identified the body discovered on the 31st May 2010 as Lee Slattery (aged 24), who had been missing from the Ballynanty area of Limerick since the 27th May 2010.
The body was discovered in the Delmege House area. This is an old estate near Moyross. The post-mortem on the body has been completed, and the results have been supplied to the investigation team. They show that Lee died as a result of gunshot wounds.
Gardaí in Limerick are anxious to trace the final movements of Lee, and as such are appealing to members of the public to contact them with any information they may have. In particular, Gardaí are appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything on Thursday night (late) 27/5/10 or Friday morning (early) 28/5/10 in the Ballynanty or Delmege House areas.
As part of a search of the wider area, Gardaí have recovered a handgun, which is currently being technically examined.
Any member of the public can contact the Gardaí in strictest confidence at the incident room in Mayorstone Garda station (061 456 980), the Garda Confidential line 1800 666 111, or at any Garda station throughout the country.
Garda Press Office
1st June 2010 6.15pm
