15/08/2016

Teenager Arrested Over Firearm Incident In Dublin

A teenager has been arrested in connection with a disturbance in Dublin.

Gardaí were called to reports of a disturbance, involving a teenager with a firearm, at a house in Kilmainham at around 9.30am on Saturday, 13 August.

The teenager had left the scene when garda arrived. There were no reports of any injuries.

During a search operation involving local Garda Units, Emergency Response Unit, Garda Dog Unit and Air Support Unit, two firearms were recovered.

The teenager was later arrested in the Inchicore area.

He is currently being detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939 at Kevin Street Garda Station.

Enquiries are ongoing.

(MH/LM)


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