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Discovery of Firearms in Drogheda Town, Louth on the 11/11/19

As part of an intelligence led operation under Operation Stratus, Gardaí from Drogheda conducted a search of a premises in the centre of Drogheda Town, at approximately 3.45pm yesterday, Monday 11th November 2019.

During the course of the search Gardaí discovered a holdall bag containing three handguns, assorted magazines and various ammunition.

A man in his late 30s was arrested and is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at Drogheda Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.

Note: Currently there are no photos available and no Garda Spokesperson is available at this time.