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Man Arrested in Connection with Seizure of Firearm and Quantity of Ammunition in Louth

Issue Date: 10/08/2021

Gardaí have seized a firearm and a quantity of ammunition and arrested one man following a search operation in County Louth.

Gardaí investigating activity in the Old Newry Road area of Dundalk, Co Louth, carried out a search during the course of which a firearm and a quantity of ammunition were seized.

During a follow up operation, a male in his 40s was arrested on Monday, 9th August, 2021 by Gardaí from the Special Detective Unit.

This man is currently detained at Dundalk Garda Station under the provisions of Section 30 - Offences Against the State Act, 1939.

Investigations are ongoing.