The operation took place in Newcastle West this morning.
An Garda Síochána from the Limerick County Community Engagement and Crime Functional undertook a series of searches at properties in Newcastle West earlier today.
The operation, which involved over 50 Garda personnel, focused on targeting, disrupting and detecting individuals engaged in criminal activities, including the sale and supply of illegal drugs in County Limerick.
30 individuals were arrested during the operation
As part of the operation, six residential properties were searched and 30 individuals have been arrested for various offences, including outstanding bench warrants. Those arrested on warrant are scheduled to appear at today’s sitting of Newcastle West District Court.
Two of those arrested are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in County Limerick, in connection with ongoing investigations into recent theft and drug-related incidents.
Illegal drugs worth €5,000 found
In addition, illegal drugs with an estimated street value of €5,000, pending analysis, have been seized, alongside several items of evidential value. A number of vehicles were also seized and one male was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Along with Gardaí, the operation was supported by the Regional Support Unit, Limerick Divisional Roads Policing and Divisional Drug and Detective Units.
Superintendent Michael Fleming, in charge of the Limerick County Community Engagement Functional Area said “Today’s operation targeted persons in the Newcastle West area who are involved in criminality and the sale and supply of illegal drugs. The focus was to detect and arrest persons committing crime in the community and to ensure their activities are disrupted. I want to reassure all of those living and working in the Limerick County Community Engagement Functional Area of our commitment to keeping people safe and tackling those who engage in anti-social behaviour and criminal activity”.