Man arrested as gardaí seize pipe bomb, drugs and cash in Limerick criminal probe

Gardaí arrested a man linked to a firearm incident while also seizing an explosive device, cocaine, and cash during raids

During the search gardaí discovered an improvised explosive device (IED), which the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team made safe. Picture: Dan Linehan

Gardaí have arrested a man in his 20s as part of a Limerick investigation that also uncovered a pipe bomb, drugs, and cash.

The man was detained in connection with the unlawful discharge of a firearm on September 3 on Childers Road.