Gardai seized an Uzi machine gun in Dublin on Monday morning alongside ammunition and a silencer after an intelligence-led operation.
The search was carried out yesterday morning in the Ballyfermot area of Dublin 10 and was led by the Detective Unit attached to the local Garda station there.
Everything that was seized from the property has now been sent to the Garda Technical Bureau for further examination.
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Gardai say investigations are ongoing, however, there have been no arrests made yet.
Speaking on yesterday’s seizure, Superintendent Anthony Twomey of Clondalkin Garda Station said: "This is another example of the excellent work being carried out by members of An Garda Síochána in the Ballyfermot area who are committed to keeping the people of Ireland safe”.
A statement from An Garda Siochana also read: “Gardai have seized a firearm and ammunition following an intelligence led operation in the Ballyfermot area of Dublin 10 on Monday morning, 11th July 2022.
“The search, which was carried out by the Detective Unit attached to Ballyfermot Garda Station, led to the discovery of an Uzi machine gun, two magazines and a silencer.
“All of the seized items will now be sent to the Garda Technical Bureau for further examination.
“No arrests have been made. Investigations ongoing.”
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