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Arrest and firearm seized in Limerick on the 20/11/18

Gardai have seized a firearm, ammunition and arrested a male as part of an ongoing operation targeting organised crime in Limerick.

At approximately 6pm this evening (20/11/18) a male in his 40s was stopped by Gardai on patrol on the outskirts of Limerick city. A firearm (subject to technical examination) and ammunition were seized and the male was arrested.

He is currently detained under the provisions of Section 30 of The Offences Against the State Act at Henry Street Garda Station.