Gardaí have seized a suspected handgun following searches in Co. Limerick on April 22, 2020.
As part of an ongoing operation targeting organised crime, Gardaí carried out a number of searches of properties and public ground in the Patrickswell and Cappagh areas of Co. Limerick.
Gardaí from Roxboro Road, Henry Street, Newcastle West and Mayorstone Garda Stations carried out the searches where they seized a suspected handgun, pepper spray, over 2000 cash in euro and sterling, jewellery, mobile phones, documentation and drug paraphernalia.
The suspected firearm will now be sent for ballistic analysis.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
