Man, 30s, arrested in connection with organised crime in Co Limerick

On Monday, during searches at a number of residences in the city, gardaí arrested a man, and seized cannabis worth around €6,500, along with a sum of cash.

A man in his 30s has been arrested as part of a Garda operation targeting organised crime in Co Limerick.

The man is linked to an organised crime group suspected of being involved in commercial and domestic burglaries, and the theft of high value vehicles.

Gardaí believe the value of property stolen from victims by this organised crime group over the past twelve months is "substantial."

On Monday, during searches at a number of residences in the city, gardaí arrested a man, and seized cannabis worth around €6,500, along with a sum of cash.

The drugs seized are now subject to analysis by Forensic Science Ireland.

The man arrested in connection with this investigation is currently being held at a Garda station in Co Clare under section 50 of the Criminal justice Act 2007.

Gardaí say the investigation remains ongoing.