Gardai at Finglas are investigating the discharge of a firearm, at Hampton Wood Road, Finglas on the 24/10/08 at 11.30am.
Gardai at Finglas are investigating the discharge of a firearm, at Hampton Wood Road, Finglas on the 24.10.08 at 11.30am. Two males travelling in a car were fired upon by the male passanger of a second car, a blue Chevrolet Lacetti Estate, that forced it to stop. No injuries were received. The Chevrolet was founded burned out on St. Margarets Road a short time later. Gardai are particularly keen to trace the movements of this Blue Chevrolet Lacetti estate type car, 06 WD 2654, that was stolen in Howth, Co. Dublin on the 27/09/08. It may have been parked or used in the intervening period.
Anyone that may have seen this car parked, being used or that may be in a position to assist the Gardai with their enquiries is asked to contact the Gardai at Finglas Garda station 01-6667500, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
In a separate unrelated search on a house yesterday evening at approximately 6.30pm, Gardai from the Organised Crime Unit, arrested a 21 year old male in the Dunsink area of Finglas. He was arrested following the discovery of a 9mm handgun, 6 rounds of ammunition and approximately €3,000 worth of cocaine, subject to analysis, during this search. He is currently detained at Blanchardstowm Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act. He can be detained for up to a maximun period of 72 hours.
Garda Press Office.
11:50 hrs 25/10/08
