Three men have been arrested as part of an operation targeting organised crime in County Limerick.

Gardaí from the Limerick Division are carrying out a number of searches in the Bruff area of the county.

A firearm has been recovered and is being technically examined. 

A vehicle was seized during the course of the operation and is also being examined.

Three men in their 30’s were arrested and are currently detained at Henry St and Roxboro Rd Garda Stations under the provisions of Section 30 – Offences against the State Act 1939.