01/06/2026
Multi-Agency Operation Targets Wildlife Crime in Limerick City
Gardaí in Limerick have carried out a joint search operation targeting the illegal trapping and possession of wild birds in Limerick City.
The multi-agency operation was conducted under warrant on Wednesday 27 May 2026 at a premises in the St. Mary’s Park area. The search was led by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), alongside the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA), Limerick Dog Warden Services, and local Gardaí.
During the course of the operation, a male Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) was recovered and surrendered to NPWS operatives.
No arrests have been made at this stage, and investigations into the matter are ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding wildlife crime to come forward. Reports can be made by contacting any local Garda station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. In an emergency, members of the public should dial 999 or 112.
Confidential reports can also be submitted directly to the National Parks and Wildlife Service by emailing [email protected].
The multi-agency operation was conducted under warrant on Wednesday 27 May 2026 at a premises in the St. Mary’s Park area. The search was led by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), alongside the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA), Limerick Dog Warden Services, and local Gardaí.
No arrests have been made at this stage, and investigations into the matter are ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding wildlife crime to come forward. Reports can be made by contacting any local Garda station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. In an emergency, members of the public should dial 999 or 112.
Confidential reports can also be submitted directly to the National Parks and Wildlife Service by emailing [email protected].
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