30/07/2013

Firearms Recovered In Garda Searches

A number of firearms have been seized by gardaí during weekend searches.

A number of searches were carried out at the Marrowbone Lane Flat Complex in Dublin 8, by gardaí investigating serious crime and drug activity.

Three rifles, six loaded magazines, one revolver and 200-300 rounds of ammunition were all recovered in the planned operation.

No arrests were made and investigations are ongoing.

(MH/JP)

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