Five Detained As Gardai Target Major Limerick Drugs Gang

Wednesday, 8 September 2021 07:50

By Gareth Farrell

Five people remain in Garda custody this morning following a major operation by Gardai in Limerick.

A further 14 people were charged as part of the operation targeting the assets of a Limerick drug gang.
Gardai also seized and froze over half a million euro in cash and in bank accounts.
Five people were brought before Limerick District Court yesterday, charged in connection with money laundering offences.

A sixth person was charged with contravening horse control legislation.
A further eight suspects were remanded on bail while five others remain in Garda custody.

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