Gardaí have recovered two firearms and arrested one man following an operation overnight in the south inner City area of Dublin.
As part of ongoing investigations into serious criminality in the Tallaght area, members of the ASU (Armed Support Unit) and Gardaí from the Tallaght District searched and apartment in the Kevin Street area. During the course of the search two hand guns along with two magazines and quantities of ammunition were recovered.
A man in his late 20s was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at Kilmainham Garda Station. (He can be held for up to three days.)
The investigation is ongoing.
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