Swedish contract killer died in Limerick car crash with loaded pistol at his feet (opens original article in a new tab)

A Swedish contract killer died in a Limerick car crash while en route to commit a murder, with his accomplice fleeing the scene and Irish criminal factions under investigation for a feud involving multiple violent incidents.

• Swedish man killed in Limerick car crash was en route to commit contract killing
• Man found with loaded pistol and spare magazine; accomplice fled the scene
• Swedish police confirm dead man was hired by Irish criminals for gun murder
• Gardaí investigating Irish criminal factions involved in feud linked to multiple violent incidents