05/08/2010

Feuding Limerick Gang Cash And Property Seized

Cash, Computers and documents belonging to members of a feuding gang have been seized in a number of raids yesterday.

Gardaí revealed this morning that a search operation was conducted in Counties Dublin, Tipperary, Offaly and Kerry targeting individuals involved in the Limerick gang feuds. A total of 12 searches were conducted and included searches of private residences, commercial premises and professional offices.

The search operation was conducted by members of the Criminal Assets Bureau, Detective Gardai from Birr, Roscrea, Nenagh and Tipperary Town Garda Stations, the Regional Support Unit based in Mullingar Garda Station, The Garda Dog Unit and members of the Divisional Crime Task Force DMR West.

During the course of the searches €38,000 in cash was seized along with a large amount of documentary evidence and computers.

A Gardaí spokesman said no arrests were made but investigations are ongoing.

(DW/GK)

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