Four in custody after Garda searches

A total of four men were arrested in Limerick yesterday after Gardai part of operation Anvil carried out planned searches of houses in the Moyross area.

Two sawn-off shotguns and two rifles along with ammunition were found in the early morning searches. The men are aged, 18, 21, 21 and 41.The searches are believed to be in response to a spate of shooting incidents in Moyross.

The men are being held at Mayorstone and Henry Street Garda stations and can be detained for up to 48 hrs.