30/07/2019

Men Arrested In Connection With Seizure Of Loaded Firearms

Two men, aged in their 30s, have been arrested in connection with firearm seizures in Dublin.

At about 4am this morning garda stopped and searched a car in the Kilmore area of Coolock. During the search a loaded revolver and pistol were discovered.

It is understood that the search was part of an ongoing investigation into organised crime groups.

Both men were arrested under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939/98.

(MH/JG)


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