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11/08/2016
Two Men Arrested After 'Assassination Kit' Found In Stolen Car
Two men have been arrested after an "assassination kit" was discovered in a stolen car in north Dublin, according to Gardai.
Two handguns, ammunition and a canister of petrol were also found during a vehicle search.
The car had been stolen on 06 August.
Two men were arrested in connection with the incident.
The suspects are being held under section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act and can be held for up to 72 hours.
It is understood garda forensic examiners are attempting to recover DNA and fingerprints from the seized items.
(MH/CD)
Two handguns, ammunition and a canister of petrol were also found during a vehicle search.
The car had been stolen on 06 August.
Two men were arrested in connection with the incident.
The suspects are being held under section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act and can be held for up to 72 hours.
It is understood garda forensic examiners are attempting to recover DNA and fingerprints from the seized items.
(MH/CD)
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