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06/09/2013
Garda Arrest Two Men Who May Have Averted A Shooting
Two men have been arrested in Dublin's southside, with gardaí believing they may have averted a shooting.
The two men were spotted walking through the Seagull House flats complex in Drimnagh by a routine patrol by officers from Sundrive Road Garda Station.
It is understood that the two men are well-known to garda and the officers decided to stop the men as they became suspicious of their movements.
In the subsequent search, the officers found a loaded 9mm handgun, and imitation firearm, ammunition and a bullet-proof vest.
Garda say they believe the two men, aged 19 and 28, where in the area to carry out a "hit".
The two were arrested under section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act and were taken for questioning to Sundrive Road and Crumlin stations.
They can be held for up to 72 hours without charge.
(MH/CD)
The two men were spotted walking through the Seagull House flats complex in Drimnagh by a routine patrol by officers from Sundrive Road Garda Station.
It is understood that the two men are well-known to garda and the officers decided to stop the men as they became suspicious of their movements.
In the subsequent search, the officers found a loaded 9mm handgun, and imitation firearm, ammunition and a bullet-proof vest.
Garda say they believe the two men, aged 19 and 28, where in the area to carry out a "hit".
The two were arrested under section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act and were taken for questioning to Sundrive Road and Crumlin stations.
They can be held for up to 72 hours without charge.
(MH/CD)
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