Lethal weapons, including a Samurai sword and several hatchets, have been seized by armed gardaí targeting a drugs gang that was once linked to the deadly Limerick feud that claimed at least 13 lives. Lethal weapons, including a Samurai sword and several hatchets, have been seized by armed gardaí targeting a drugs gang that was once linked to the deadly Limerick feud that claimed at least 13 lives. The weapons were being used in an intimidation campaign against a number of addicts over outstanding drug debts. "This operation was significant to ensure that deadly weapons are taken out of the hands of individuals involved in organised criminality." The man in his 50s is well known to gardaí in the city and has more than 30 criminal convictions.

Source: Irish Independent March 29, 2018 01:30 UTC