Sixteen people have been arrested in Limerick as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking
The 12 men and four women were arrested following searches of a number of properties in the city.
Thirteen of those detained have been charged and appeared before Limerick District Court. The remaining three people – two men and one female - are still in custody.
Supt Frank O'Brien who is leading the investigation in Limerick said gardaí remain committed to tackling the supply of drugs in the city.
“The Garda National Drug Unit works together with local Garda drug units to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to protecting our communities, individuals and their families from the harm and pain caused by drug use,” he said.
“By working with other agencies and utilising innovative approaches we will continue to play our part in maintaining a safe community for everyone,” he added.