05/09/2014

Man Arrested Following Guns Discovery

A man has been arrested following the discovery of two guns in Dublin on Thursday evening.

According to Gardaí, the man, aged 36, was searched by officers at Newlands Road, Lucan, at around 6.30pm. He was found to have two handguns and a small amount of cocaine.

He was arrested and is currently being held at Ronanstown Garda Station.

He can be detained for up to 72 hours.

(JP/IT)


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