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Arrest made following the discovery of suspected crack cocaine

ByAlison Reeves

Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 19:25 ,
Garda Lantern, Central Police Station in Dublin; picture by Pietro Izzo - FlickrGarda Lantern, Central Police Station in Dublin; picture by Pietro Izzo - Flickr
The arrest comes as part of ongoing drug investigations in Limerick

A man has been arrested in Limerick City Centre following an operation today, 19 March 2025.

The operation was conducted as part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of controlled drugs in Limerick, by members attached to Operation Croí, assisted by Henry Street Community Policing.

One male suspect was stopped and searched and a considerable quantity of individually wrapped deals of suspected Crack Cocaine was seized from his person.

The male was arrested and subsequently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

He has since been released without charge pending analysis of the suspected drugs & preparation of a file to the DPP for direction.