Seizure of firearms and arrest in Swords on the 3/3/12

As part of an ongoing operation targeting the activities of a North Dublin Criminal Gang gardai have arrested a male and seized two firearms.

Gardai from the Organised Crime Unit stopped a male in his 40’s who was on foot in the Applewood area of Swords at approximately 8pm on the 3/3/12.  They discovered the male had two firearms (subject to examination) and a quantity of ammunition in a bag. 
 

The male was conveyed to Swords Garda Station where he is currently detained under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act. 
 

The firearms and ammunition have been forwarded for examination.