Seizure of Firearm and Arrest in Limerick City on the 9/4/18.

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.