Seven arrested over Limerick weapons find

Seven people have been arrested in connection with a weapons find in Limerick city.

Seven people have been arrested in connection with a weapons find in Limerick city.

A Garda search in the city last night uncovered a stash of weapons which include a meat cleaver, two samurai swords, a shotgun, and an assortment of offensive weapons.

Five men and two teenage boys have been arrested in connection with the find and are being detained at Henry Street and Roxborough Road Garda stations for questioning.

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