08/03/2012

Two Arrested Following Firearms And Drugs Find

Two men have been arrested after two firearms and a small quantity of cannabis and cocaine were discovered by Gardai at a house in the Castleknock area yesterday afternoon.

The men, aged 24 and 26, are currently being detained at Blanchardstown Garda Station under Section 30 Offences against the State Act 1939.

The shotguns will be examined at Garda Headquarters today.

Gardai from the local drug unit were assisted by the Crime Task Force as part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Blanchardstown area.

(CD)

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