24/06/2019

Pair Arrested As Guns And Ammunition Seized In Dublin

Two men have been arrested after Gardaí seized handguns and ammunition in west Dublin.

Officers intercepted a car in Clonsilla shortly after 7pm on Sunday 23 June and discovered two handguns and 30 rounds of 9mm ammunition.

The two men, aged in their 20s and 30s, are currently detained at Blanchardstown Garda Station while investigations continue.



(JG)

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