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Arrests - Discharge of a firearm in Shannon, Co.Clare 13th January 2021

Issue Date: 16/01/2021

Gardaí investigating the discharge of a firearm that occurred in Shannon on Wednesday 13th January 2021, have arrested two men. 

A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested in Shannon on Friday 15th January 2021, while a second man, in his late teens, was arrested in the Ennis area this morning, Saturday 16th January 2021. 

Both have been arrested under Section 30 of The Offences Against The State Act and are currently being detained at Shannon and Ennis Garda Stations. 

A firearm was recovered by Gardaí during follow up searches on Wednesday 13th January 2021.

Gardaí are continuing to appeal for anyone with information or who may witnessed anything at Illaunamanagh in Shannon on Wednesday morning, between 10.45am and 11.15am, to contact them at Shannon or Ennis Garda Stations.

Shannon Gardaí can be contacted at 061 365900, Ennis Gardaí at 065 6848100 or you may contact the Garda Confidential line 1800-666-111.