Man arrested and gun seized in criminal activity inquiry

Gardaí detain 19-year-old male at house in Coolock during planned search operation

Gardaí detained a 19-year-old male at a house in Priorswood during a planned search operation this morning as part of an ongoing investigation targeting organised criminal activity.
Gardaí detained a 19-year-old male at a house in Priorswood during a planned search operation this morning as part of an ongoing investigation targeting organised criminal activity.

A man has been arrested and a firearm seized as part of an ongoing investigation targeting organised criminal activity in the Coolock area of Dublin.

Gardaí detained the 19-year-old male at a house in Priorswood during a planned search operation this morning.

The search was led by the Coolock Drugs Unit assisted by other local Garda units.

During the search a handgun, an assortment of ammunition and a quantity of cannabis were seized. Drug paraphernalia was also seized.

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The man is being detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939, at Coolock Garda station.