Number of suspected bombs found in searches in Limerick

Gardaí and members of the Defence Forces discovered a number of suspected Improvised Explosive Devices, as well as cash and ammo, during searches over the weekend.

A number of searches took place in the Limerick area on Saturday, December 14 as part of an ongoing investigation.

The operation was conducted by members from the Limerick Divisional Crime Functional Area, Southern Region Armed Support Unit, Garda Dog Unit with assistance from the Defence Forces.

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During the course of one of the searches, suspected Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s) were discovered.

Assistance was requested from the Defence Forces EOD Team in Collins Barracks, Cork. Following an examination of the devices, the area was declared safe.

A number of items of evidential value were seized during the course of the wider search operation including a quantity of ammunition, suspected IED’s, cash, documentation and electronic devices, all of which will be subject to forensic examination and analysis. Investigations are ongoing.

The Defence Forces have been contacted for comment by the Irish Mirror regarding these searches.

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