Dozens arrested in Limerick as gardaí seize drugs, weapons and vehicles in multi-agency operation

During the course of the operation, four residential properties were searched under the Misuse of Drugs legislation.

A total of 29 people were arrested on outstanding bench warrants in Limerick on Tuesday as gardaí seized drugs, weapons and vehicles in a multi-agency operation.

A total of 29 people were arrested on outstanding bench warrants in Limerick on Tuesday as gardaí seized drugs, weapons and vehicles in a multi-agency operation.

More than 35 members of An Garda Síochána took part in the operation which comprised the Limerick County Community Engagement Functional Area, the Limerick Crime Functional Area, and was further supported by the Limerick Divisional Roads Policing Unit and the Regional Armed Support Unit.

During the course of the operation, four residential properties were searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act which resulted in a small quantity of drugs being seized.

A scrambler motorbike was also seized at one of these properties as well as three imitation firearms and two swords.

Of the people arrested for outstanding bench warrants, all were bailed to subsequent court sittings in the coming weeks.

Following a number of multi-agency checkpoints, two vehicles were further seized for various offences.

One arrest was made on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Dog wardens from Limerick City and County Council also conducted enquiries and patrols locally with garda units.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) conducted "in excess of 15 vehicle inspections resulting in various appropriate actions", a garda spokesperson said.