10/10/2012

Four Arrested And Firearm Seized

Four men have been arrested and a firearm seized following a Garda search in the Crumlin area of Dublin.

Officers also recovered a telescopic sight and firearm component parts during the operation at Captain's Road in Crumlin, Dublin.

The search began yesterday afternoon and was carried out by Dublin Metropolitan Region detectives.

The men, who are aged in their late teens and early 20s, are being held at Crumlin, Sundrive Road and Terenure garda stations.

The investigation is ongoing.

(H/GK)

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