The male in his 50s arrested on Saturday 14th September 2019 in relation to this incident has been charged and is scheduled to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Court Number 1, tomorrow morning Tuesday 17th September 2019.
The males in their 20s and 40s have been released without charge. A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
REF: 1126/19
Previous Press Release refers:
On today’s date (14/9/19), as a result of an intelligence led operation, Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Security and Intelligence Section stopped two vehicles in the Artane area. Three (3) males aged in their 20s, 40s and 50s were arrested and a firearm was seized. All 3 males are detained pursuant to the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against The State Act 1939/98 at Dublin Garda Stations.
Speaking today, Detective Chief Superintendent Angela Willis, head of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau said, "The seizure of firearms and the arrest of those who are prepared to use them to take life is a priority for the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.” Assistant Commissioner John O’Driscoll of Special Crime Operations said "I have no doubt that this operation has prevented a firearm being used to take life and enabled the Garda Síochána to keep people safe.”
