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06 Sept 2025

Scrambler rider stopped by Limerick gardai suspected of transporting drugs

Scrambler rider stopped by Limerick gardai suspected of transporting drugs

The scrambler bike was seized by gardai

INVESTIGATIONS are continuing after gardai seized a significant quantity of drugs when they stopped a scrambler bike which was being driven in a dangerous manner in Limerick city.

The user was arrested after members of the Community Policing Unit attached to Henry Street garda station intercepted the scrambler after encountering it while on routine patrol.

In a post on social media, a garda spokesperson said: "The driver was processed for Drug Driving and found to be carrying a significant quantity of suspected crack cocaine and heroin believed to be destined for supply."

They added that the scrambler bike was seized and that further analysis of a blood sample provided by the rider is awaited. 

The suspected drugs have also been sent for analysis.

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