Limerick garda drug operation needs to tackle '24/7 supermarket', policing meeting hears

The property in the St Mary's Park area, known locally as 'the shop', has been the subject of garda attention for nearly a year now

Sinn Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan told a Joint Policing Committee that despite numerous garda raids on the property, it continues to be used to sell crack cocaine and other drugs. Picture: Liam Burke/Press 22

The success or failure of a garda operation, targeting criminal drug gangs in Limerick, will come down to the future of one property, a council meeting has heard.

The comments were made by Sinn Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan, at a Joint Policing Committee (JPC) on Friday, regarding Operation Copóg.