As part of an intelligence led operation under Operation Stratus, Gardaí from Drogheda conducted a search of a premises in the centre of Drogheda Town, at approximately 3.45pm yesterday, Monday 11th November 2019.
During the course of the search Gardaí discovered a holdall bag containing three handguns, assorted magazines and various ammunition.
A man in his late 30s was arrested and is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at Drogheda Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
Note: Currently there are no photos available and no Garda Spokesperson is available at this time.