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Gardai from the Clare Garda Division are involved in a major search operation across counties Limerick, Clare and Tipperary targeting organised criminality in Limerick City and its environs. Currently nine people are in custody in relation to this operation. As part of Operation Coronation, in excess of 170 members of gardaí from Limerick, Clare and Tipperary Divisions supported by the Criminal Assets Bureau, Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Emergency Response Unit, the Armed Response Unit and Regional Dog Unit commenced a search operation at over 60 premises this morning at 6am. The operation is also supported by three teams of  Irish Army Search Engineers, the Army EOD team and the Army Helicopter. Operation Coronation is targeting organised extended criminality, drug trafficking and the financial returns achieved from this type of activity through money laundering. This operation is being co-ordinated by Limerick Gardaí to address the accumulation of wealth by those engaged in serious …

The stretch of waterway from Limerick city to Parteen Weir has been closed to navigation due to continuing infrastructural deficiencies as a result of the winter storms and subsequent flooding. The navigation remains closed and users are advised to stay clear of the damaged facilities in the area. Waterways Ireland has limited resources and has had to prioritise its interventions in those areas of greatest need and use. Following inspections of the floating breakwater and the waiting jetties a number of design solutions have been advanced to repair and re-instate the infrastructure. Works are commencing this week and it is expected that navigation in Limerick will be re-opened in three to four weeks.

As part of an ongoing operation targeting criminal activity in the Limerick City area gardaí searched up to 20 houses in the city early this morning. One man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with this investigation and is currently detained at Roxboro Road Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 – Criminal Justice Act 1984. A number of items including mobile phones, laptops were seized during this operation. Investigations are continuing.

Gardai in Roxboro Road Garda Station in Limerick are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 15 year-old Adam Dunne. Adam was last seen at 7pm on Monday in Limerick city. He is described as being 5’ 9’’ tall, slim build with light brown hair and blue/green eyes. When last seen he was wearing a grey tracksuit bottoms, a grey hoodie top, a navy t-shirt with a grey collar and black runners. Garda are very concerned for his wellbeing and are appealing for anyone who may have seen Adam or who can assist in locating him is asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station at 061 214340, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Gardaí in Roxboro Road station, Limerick are appealing for the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old boy, missing since Monday. Adam Dunne was last seen at approximately 3pm on August 24 on Lower Gerald Griffen Street, Limerick City. There is a possibility he may have travelled to Dublin but this cannot be verified. Adam Dunne is described as 5’ 9’’ in height blue/green eyes,light brown hair, slim build. He was last seen wearing a grey Nike hoody, a grey tracksuit bottoms and black Nike runners. Anyone who may have seen Adam or who may have any information are asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station 061 214340, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Limerick man, Jason Carroll, 36 years, who had been missing from Nicholas Street in the city since December 16, has been located safe and well. On Monday, gardaí issued an appeal for members of the public to help them trace Jason. Today, Tuesday, the gardaí thanked al who has assisted them in their enquiries.

Newly crowned WBO champion, Andy Lee was given a hero’s welcome when he flew into Shannon Airport this afternoon (Wednesday) for the beginning of a very special homecoming, following his title win in Las Vegas. Andy beat the previously undefeated Russian Matt Korobov in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Following his media interviews and photocalls, Andy had time out with family and close friends before bracing himself for a massive reception in Limerick tonight. Minister for Sport, Michael Ring wished Andy Lee well on winning the WBO middleweight title. “It is brilliant for Andy and his family, and I am delighted that Limerick County Council have arranged this reception. For a world champion to be greeted by his home town in such a way can only inspire more people to get involved. Andy has worked unbelievably hard to get to this point of his career and I am sure he will enjoy sharing the celebrations with the people of Limerick, …