A man in his 20s found in possession of a firearm and arrested during an operation in Limerick on 9/4/2018 is expected to appear before a sitting of Limerick District Court on 11/4/2018 to face charges in connection with the investigation.
The previous press release listed below refers.
Garda Press Office
As a result of an intelligence led operation on the evening of Monday 9th April, 2018 Gardaí from Limerick city stopped and searched a man, 25 years in the vicinity of Colbert Station, Limerick who was found in possession with a loaded firearm.
The firearm (subject to ballistic examination) was located in a backpack along with some loose ammunition. The man was arrested at the scene and taken to Roxboro Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 30, Offences Against the State, Act, 1939/98 as amended.
Investigations are ongoing.
Note: There are no images of the seized firearm.
