14/10/2015

Four Men Arrested In Co Limerick Criminal Activity Operation

Four men have been arrested in Co Limerick as part of an ongoing operation into criminal activity.

The arrests were made following searches at properties in the Pallasgreen area of Co Limerick. The men are all in their 20's and are detained at Henry St., Mayorstone and Bruff Garda stations under the provisions of Section 50 of Criminal Justice Act 2007.

All three can be held up to seven days by Garda without charge.

The operation involved Gardai from the Regional Support Unit, District Detective unit in Limerick City and by Gardai from Bruff District.

Garda said that their investigations are continuing.

(MH/LM)

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