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Case No. 11648Firearms offence (suspected imitation firearm recovered, under investigation) · Co. Limerick · 23 Dec 2025

Suspected imitation firearm recovered in open area near Island Road, Limerick

Gardaí searched an open area near Island Road, Limerick city, on the night of 23 December 2025 and recovered a suspected imitation firearm. The seized firearm is undergoing forensic and technical examination, and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported31 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí recovered a suspected imitation firearm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí searched an open area near Island Road, Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe gun was uncovered in an open area outside houses in a Limerick estate. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on Tuesday night, 23 December. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe seized firearm is undergoing forensic and technical examination. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherIt is not known whether the weapon was buried or hidden in plain sight. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherA video of up to eight gardaí making the discovery was widely shared on social media. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Dec2025
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardai uncover gun in open area outside houses in Limerick estate

    Article reports the recovery of a suspected imitation firearm found outside houses in a Limerick estate, after a media query. No arrests or suspects are mentioned.