Solicitor takes credit for peace deal between gangs

CONTROVERSIAL Limerick solicitor John Devane yesterday claimed his intervention between Limerick feuding gangs has been the “‘catalyst”’ for a reported peace deal.

However, senior gardaí in the city said while they would welcome any move away from the ongoing violence, they were not aware of or involved in any peace deal.

Sources said the truce may be an effort to buy time following CAB raids which cost the gangs up to 500,000 in drugs and cash.