Key garda in fight against Limerick crime gangs to retire

LIMERICK’s most senior garda detective, who spearheaded the fight against the city’s notorious gangs, is to retire next month.

Detective Superintendent Jim Browne, who also played a key part in quelling subversive activities in the mid-west, confirmed yesterday he has decided to call it a day after 35 years’ service.

He was the first member of the force to be appointed to the rank of detective superintendent in the Limerick Garda division.