Shots were fired at a Dublin house this evening as a dog died during an armed Garda raid that saw €5,000 of drugs seized.
An official firearm was discharged after a dog in the property attacked officers during the raid.
A man in his 40s has been arrested this evening in connection with the seizure, which took place in Coburg Place, Dublin 1.
When officers from the Dublin Metropolitan Region's armed support unit stormed the house, they were met by a dog that set upon them during the operation.
An official firearm was then discharged, a Garda spokesperson confirmed this evening.
The dog received urgent veterinary treatment but did not survive the gunshot wounds.
Scene-of-crime officers have since attended the premises to carry out an examination.
The Garda Ombudsman has been notified of the incident.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí have arrested a man in his 40s following a search of a house at Coburg Place, Dublin 1 and discharge of an official firearm on 14th February 2021.
"As part of an ongoing investigation, a search was carried out under warrant, of a house in Coburg Place Dublin 1 by the DMR Armed Support Unit with assistance from the Coolock Detective Unit.
"A search of the premises uncovered a quantity of controlled drugs with an approximate street value of €5,000.
"A man in his 40’s was arrested at the scene and conveyed to Coolock Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act (1984).
"During the operation an official firearm was discharged when Gardaí were attacked by a dog inside the house. The dog received veterinary treatment but didn’t survive the injuries sustained.
"Scenes of Crime Unit have attended the premises to carry out an examination.
"As an official firearm was discharged the incident has been notified to the Garda Síochana Ombudsman Commission."
