Gardai in Limerick undertook an operation against organised crime elements in the city earlier today, culminating in the search of a house at the Castletroyview Estate, Limerick.
The 3 men arrested in relation to yesterday's cocaine seizure in Castletroyview Estate will appear before a special sitting of Limerick District Court today at 2pm.
Garda Press Office,
1320hrs, 30 August 2008.
Gardai in Limerick undertook an operation against organised crime elements in the city earlier today, culminating in the search of a house at the Castletroyview Estate, Limerick.
During the course of the search a quantity of cocaine was recovered which, depending on forensic analysis, may have a street value of up to €700,000. Three men were arrested (2 in the 20's and 1 in his 40's) and are currently detained at Henry Street Garda Station under the provisions of s.2 Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act.
No further details are available at this time.
Garda Press Office.
15:45 hrs 29/08/08
