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Organised crime operation in Coolock, Dublin on the 7/11/13

Gardai have arrested a 19 year-old-male as part of an ongoing investigation targeting organised criminal activity in the Coolock area of Dublin.

The male was arrested at a house in Priorswood during a planned search operation this morning, 7th November 2013.  The search was led by the Coolock Drugs Unit assisted by other local Garda Units.


During the search Gardai seized a firearm (handgun), an assortment of ammunition and a quantity of cannabis. Various drug paraphernalia was also seized.


The man is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939, at Coolock Garda Station.


Updates will follow.