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Two men released in Limerick organised crime investigation

Gardaí searched a number of properties in the city on Thursday morning as part of an ongoing investigation into organised crime.

TWO MEN ARRESTED as part of an investigation into organised crime in Limerick city have been released without charge.

The men had been detained after Gardaí carried out a series of searches in the city on Thursday morning. A handgun, ammunition, cash, cocaine and cannabis were all seized by Gardaí during the searches.

The two men – one in his mid 20s and the other in his mid-30s – had been held for questioning in Henry Street Garda Station.

Gardaí confirmed that one of the men was released late last night and the second was released this morning.

A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions and the investigation into organised criminal activity in the city is continuing.

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