As part of ongoing investigations into organised crime members of the Special Crime Task Force, Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Armed Support Unit carried out an operation in Dublin this afternoon.
At approximately 3.15pm Gardaí arrested a male aged in his 20s and recovered a loaded firearm during an operation at Connolly train station. The man was brought to Store Street Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939.
A female aged in her 20s was later arrested at Dublin Airport during follow up searches. She is also detained a under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939 at Store Street Station.
The investigation is ongoing and further updates will follow.
