Gardai have arrested a man and recovered a firearm following an armed robbery in Portmarnock on the 16th November 2012.
At approximately 17.30 hours two males entered a financial institution in Portmarnock armed with a firearm and threatened staff before leaving with an amount of cash. On leaving the premises the men were confronted by a Garda on mountain bike patrol in the area. A number of shots were fired before the men hijacked a motor car and fled the scene. The Garda was uninjured.
During a follow up search a short time later in the Belmayne area Gardai recovered a motor car along with a quantity of cash and a handgun and arrested a male aged in his 20s.
The man is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939, at Coolock Garda Station.
Investigating Gardai have preserved two scenes pending a full technical and forensic examination.
Enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Malahide Garda Station 01- 6664600, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
