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01/12/2015
Garda Seize Firearms And Explosives During Monaghan Searches
A number of firearms and explosive components have been seized by Garda during searches in Monaghan.
The searches were carried out in the Scotstown area on Wednesday, 25 November.
Various firearms including AK47 assault rifles, mortars, detonators, detonating cord and other component parts of IED's were recovered.
A 43-year-old man was arrested as part of the operation.
It is understood the searches are still ongoing and investigations are continuing.
(LM)
The searches were carried out in the Scotstown area on Wednesday, 25 November.
Various firearms including AK47 assault rifles, mortars, detonators, detonating cord and other component parts of IED's were recovered.
A 43-year-old man was arrested as part of the operation.
It is understood the searches are still ongoing and investigations are continuing.
(LM)
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