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Case No. 4996Drug seizure (suspected cocaine) · Co. Limerick · 10 Oct 2024

€70,000 cocaine seized in south Limerick city search

Gardaí seized about 1kg of suspected cocaine, estimated at €70,000, during a search of a residence and an open ground area in south Limerick city on 10 October 2024. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported10 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatGardaí seized about 1kg of suspected cocaine during the search. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe estimated value of the seized drugs is €70,000. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe search was of a residence and an open ground area in south Limerick city. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe seizure took place on Thursday afternoon, 10 October 2024. (garda.ie)
  • causeThe search was part of an intelligence-led operation. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe seized drugs are being analysed by Forensic Science Ireland. (garda.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made in relation to the seizure. (garda.ie)
  • otherInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Oct2024
    Reportedgarda.ie, first report
    €70,000 Cocaine Seized, Limerick, 10th October 2024

    Garda press release on a single search and seizure. No arrests and no named people. It does not match any existing case in the list: the Limerick cases (4972, 4915) involve different incidents.