31/10/2019

Three Arrested As Garda Seize Semi-Automatic Pistol

Three men have been arrested after Gardaí seized a suspected firearm and ammunition during a search in Dublin.

The semi-automatic pistol and ammunition were recovered from a vehicle on Oscar Trayner Road, Dublin 5, at around 9.30pm on Wednesday 30 October.

The occupants of the vehicle, aged 23, 24 and 53, were arrested under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 and are currently detained at Ballymena and Coolock garda stations.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing following the discovery which came after the seizure of a large quantity of drugs on Tuesday.



(JG/CM)

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