Army and gardaí swoop on 12 in 'very significant' raids targeting Limerick crime gang

More than 300 officers took part in the raids

The First Brigade of the Corp of Engineers assisted by infantry searching wasteland near Delmege Park, Moyross, Limerick City, today. Photo: Brendan Gleeson

Gardaí have arrested 12 people following a “very significant” series of search operations targeting the assets of a criminal network based in Limerick.

Members of the Defence Forces assisted An Garda Siochana in 65 searches that took place at dwellings, businesses and on land near the outskirts of Limerick City.