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Case No. 2696Unspecified (suspected IEDs discovered during searches) · Co. Limerick · 14 Dec 2024

Nine suspected bombs found in Limerick city and county searches

Gardaí, supported by the Defence Forces, recovered up to nine suspected improvised explosive devices along with cash, documents, electronic devices, ammunition and fireworks during searches at Daly's Cross and Kennedy Park in Limerick on Saturday 14 December 2024. Investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported15 Dec
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatAmmunition was recovered during the searches. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatA quantity of fireworks was also found during the searches. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe EOD team disposed of a quantity of fireworks and non-defence forces ammunition. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatGardaí recovered a number of suspected improvised bombs in Limerick city and county. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCash, documents, electronic devices, ammunition and fireworks were also recovered. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAs many as nine suspected crude bomb devices were discovered. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe searches took place on Saturday 14 December 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí requested the assistance of the Defence Forces to help in the search. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe Defence Forces EOD team responded to a request for assistance from AGS in relation to items found in the Limerick area. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe scene was handed over to AGS after the EOD assessment. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe items seized will be subject to forensic examination and analysis. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe Defence Forces EOD Team from Collins Barracks, Cork, was called to examine the devices. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe operation involved the Limerick Divisional Crime Functional Area, Southern Region Armed Support Unit, and Garda Dog Unit. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Dec2024
    Reportedirishtimes.com, first report
    Nine bombs found by gardaí in Limerick city and county

    First report of the discovery of up to nine suspected IEDs and other items during Garda searches in Limerick city and county, with the Defence Forces EOD team called in to examine the devices.

  2. 15 Dec2024
    Reportedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Gardaí seize ammunition in Limerick raids

    Confirms the Defence Forces EOD team's specific role in assessing and disposing of the fireworks and non-defence forces ammunition, and that the scene was then handed over to AGS.