As part of operation Thor, local Gardaí targeting organised criminal activity in the Limerick area have seized cannabis herb, cocaine, benzodiazepines and alprazolam with a combined estimated value of €126,000, pending analysis.
Two firearms, ammunition and a firearm component were also recovered.
The drugs, firearms and ammunition were discovered and seized following the planned search of a premises at Brooksbridge, Pallasgreen, County Limerick this afternoon, Wednesday 17th August 2017 by local Gardaí assisted by the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit.
The investigation is on going. No arrests have been made.
These operations use advanced analytical and intelligence methods to disrupt criminals and dismantle their networks. Drug seizures play a critical role in targeting the livelihood of criminals and reducing their ability to carry out illegal activities. Drug seizures also help protect communities from the devastating impact of drugs and the associated criminality.
There are no photographs of the seized drugs available.
*Note: Breakdown and approximate value of drugs seized; €94,200, cocaine €22,500, benzodiazepines €7,300 and alprazolam €2,000.
