Firearm Recovered and Arrests in Drogheda, Louth on the 12/8/18

Gardaí in Drogheda have recovered a firearm and arrested four people during and operation targeting organised crime in Co Louth.

Shortly after midnight a house was searched by Gardaí from Drogheda assisted by members of the Armed Support Unit at an address on Oulster Lane, Drogheda. During the search a handgun was recovered. Three men (all aged in their 20s) and a woman (40s) were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939 in Drogheda and Dundalk Garda Stations.

Investigations are ongoing and updates will follow.