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Case No. 5181Drug trafficking and firearms seizure · Co. Limerick · 28 Aug 2024

Search operation and arrest in Crecora, Co Limerick

Gardaí searched a residence and farming properties in the Crecora area of County Limerick on 28 August 2024 as part of an organised crime investigation, seizing cash, cannabis, cocaine, a firearm and a silencer. A man in his 40s was arrested and later released, with a file to be prepared for the DPP.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested28 Aug
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatGardaí recovered €69,000 in cash, €10,000 worth of cannabis and €18,550 worth of cocaine, the cocaine pending analysis. (garda.ie)
  • wherePlanned searches were carried out at a residence and farming properties in the Crecora area. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe search operation took place in County Limerick on Wednesday 28 August 2024. (garda.ie)
  • weaponA firearm and a silencer were seized. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe searches were part of ongoing investigations into organised criminal activity in the Mid-Western region. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe operation was led by the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit, with assistance from the Armed Support Unit and the Divisional Search Team. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe seized items are undergoing forensic examination and investigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • otherA money counter, cocaine presses, vacuum packers, scales and mobile phones were also seized. (garda.ie)
  • otherA man in his 40s was arrested at one of the locations and detained at a Garda station in the Limerick Division. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe arrested man has since been released, and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Aug2024
    Arrestedgarda.ie, first report
    Operation Tara - Search Operation and Arrest, County Limerick - 28th August 2024

    Garda press release on the Crecora search operation; no existing case covers this search or arrest.

    suspect, 40s, male