Gardai found Semtex and ammunition, court hears

Gardai discovered Semtex explosives and assorted ammunition when they raided a house in Limerick city last November, the Special Criminal Court was told today.

Prosecuting counsel Mr Shane Murphy SC said that detectives who raided the house in the Garryowen area of Limerick discovered a hand grenade in a bag in the sitting room and packages containing the explosive Semtex and ammunition.