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30/03/2015
Weapons Recovered In Joint Garda And Army Operation
Gardaí have recovered a number of weapons in an operation targeting the activities of dissident republicans.
A handgun, a rifle, ammunition and components for other guns were found during a search in Raskeagh, outside Dundalk, Co Louth.
Garda were assisted by the Army Bomb Disposal Unit during the operation, with all recovered weapons taken to Curragh army camp to undergo ballistic tests.
No arrests were made during the operation.
(MH/CD)
A handgun, a rifle, ammunition and components for other guns were found during a search in Raskeagh, outside Dundalk, Co Louth.
Garda were assisted by the Army Bomb Disposal Unit during the operation, with all recovered weapons taken to Curragh army camp to undergo ballistic tests.
No arrests were made during the operation.
(MH/CD)
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