Eight arrests made as part of crackdown into organised crime in Limerick

Gardaí also had to call in the army after a viable explosive device was found in a field in the Limerick area

A garda spokesperson said that all evidence seized will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for further examination.

Eight people have been arrested as part of a major crackdown on organised crime in Co Limerick on Tuesday.

Gardaí carried out searches at properties in Limerick, Cork, and Clare and found over €50,000 worth of suspected cocaine, €20,000 of suspected cannabis, and €4,650 of suspected alprazolam and controlled medications.