Ireland Gardaí seize cash and drugs in Garryowen home, Limerick
On the morning of Tuesday 12 November 2024, Gardaí from the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit searched residential premises in the Garryowen area of Limerick City under warrant. They seized about 40g of suspected crack cocaine valued at €2,800, an estimated €1,260 of suspected cocaine, alprazolam tablets, €5,161 in cash, drug paraphernalia and mobile phones. A man in his 20s, whose name and nationality are not given, was arrested at the scene and detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1996. Investigations are ongoing, and the latest report from 13 November 2024 records no charge or court appearance.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested12 Nov
2 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- About 40g of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated street value of €2,800 was seized.
- An estimated €1,260 of suspected cocaine was seized.
- A small quantity of alprazolam tablets was seized.
- Cash of €5,161, drug paraphernalia, mobile phones and other items were seized.
- The drugs seized were estimated at a total of €4,130.
- Where
- The search was carried out at residential premises in the Garryowen area of Limerick City; the Limerick Leader reports three premises, while the Limerick Post refers to one home.
- When
- The search took place on the morning of Tuesday 12 November 2024.
- Cause
- The raid was made under a nationwide policing campaign tackling known drug networks.
- Investigation
- The Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by community policing officers, the Regional Dog Unit and the Regional Support Unit, carried out the search under warrant.
- Gardaí believe the drugs were intended for sale or supply within the city.
- Investigations are ongoing.
- Other details
- A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene.
- The arrested man was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1996.
22 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAbout 40g of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated value of €2,800 was found. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatAn estimated €1,260 of suspected cocaine was also found. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA small quantity of alprazolam tablets was found. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatCash of €5,161, drug paraphernalia, mobile phones and other items were seized. (limerickleader.ie)
- what€4,130 worth of illicit drugs and €5,161 in cash were seized. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatGardaí seized 40 grams of suspected crack cocaine with an estimated street value of €2,800. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatGardaí seized an estimated €1,260 of suspected cocaine. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatGardaí seized a small quantity of alprazolam tablets. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe search took place at three residential premises in the Garryowen area of Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereGardaí raided a home in the Garryowen area of Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe search took place on Tuesday 12 November 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe raid took place on the morning of Tuesday 12 November. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí from the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by other units, carried out the search. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí believe the drugs were intended for sale or supply within the city. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationThe raid was carried out by the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by community policing officers, the Regional Dog Unit and the Regional Support Unit. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherA man in his 20s was arrested at the scene. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe arrested man is being detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1996. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe raid was made under a nationwide policing campaign tackling known drug networks. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherDrug paraphernalia and mobile phones, along with other items, were also seized. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherOne man in his 20s was arrested at the scene of the raid. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe man was detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Nov2024Limerick Gardaí seize almost €10,000 in cash and drugs in city home
First report of this raid. Adds the seizure details, the drug and cash values, the arrest of one man in his 20s, and the policing units involved. No existing case covers this raid.
suspect, 20s, male - 12 Nov2024Man arrested following drugs and cash seizure in Limerick city housing estate
Limerick Leader report of the same Garryowen search and arrest. It adds the estimated values (€2,800 crack cocaine, €1,260 cocaine, about €4,130 in drugs), the Divisional Drugs Unit and support units involved, the search warrant, and the detention under Section 2. It also says investigations are ongoing.
suspect, 20s, male