Case No. 2176Possession of controlled drugs (cannabis) · Co. Limerick · 3 Mar 2025
XL Bully dog shot by armed Garda during drug suspect chase in Limerick City
A man in his 40s was arrested in Limerick City on 3 March 2025 after fleeing on foot with suspected drugs and disposing of approximately €2,000 worth of cannabis in a garden. During the search of the property, an XL Bully dog was shot by a member of the Garda Armed Support Unit in self-defence and later euthanised.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested4 Mar
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe driver, a man in his 40s, fled on foot with a suspected large quantity of drugs. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man was located at a nearby property where he had attempted to dispose of the drugs. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatApproximately €2,000 worth of cannabis herb was found in the garden of the property. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí entered the property with the owner's permission. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí were cornered by a dog of restricted breed in the garden. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe dog was later euthanised. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident took place in the Hyde Road area of Limerick City. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe vehicle was stopped at approximately 9pm on Monday 3 March 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeA member of the Garda Armed Support Unit discharged a firearm in self-defence due to the aggressiveness of the dog. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe drugs are subject to analysis. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe matter was referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC). (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Mar2025XL Bully dog put down after being shot by armed Garda during chase of suspect
Reports the arrest of a man for a drug offence in Limerick City and the shooting of an XL Bully dog by an armed Garda during the property search; matter referred to GSOC.
suspect, 40s, male