A man whom Gardai believed to be armed barricaded himself into a room in his house at Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny.
In relation to the incident involving a man barricading himself into a house in Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny a further 4 firearms were seized during the search of the house.
This brings the number of firearms seized to a total of 7 - 1 rifle and 6 handguns.
This investigation is ongoing and there is no further information available at this time.
Garda Press Office,
1250hrs, 9 March 2008.
Shortly before 7.00pm on the 7/3/2008 a man whom Gardai believed to be armed barricaded himself into a room in his house at Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny.
Gardai attended the scene and the man was spoken to by a number of people.
Shortly after 10pm he voluntarily left the house without further incident or injury to any person.
Three firearms and a quantity of jewellery was recovered from the house.
A detailed search is currently being conducted at the house and the man is in undergoing medical care at this time.
There is no further information at present.
Garda Press Office
22.50hrs 7.3.08