A man in his 40s has been arrested after Gardai seized a firearm and a quantity of ammo during an investigation in Co Louth.
The search took place on Monday, August 9, in the Old Newry Road area of Dundalk.
During a follow up operation, a man in his 40s was arrested 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.
A garda spokesman said: "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, County 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."
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