Four shotguns and revolver seized by Gardai following search of car
By William O'Connor
A MAN in his 40s was arrested and four shotguns and a revolver were seized following a search of a car in Tallaght on St Patrick’s Day.
At approximately 9.50pm, while on routine mobile patrol, Gardaí observed a vehicle driving at speed in the Tallaght area.
ARRESTED: The man was detained at Tallaght Garda Station
Following a short pursuit, the offending vehicle stopped at Ardmore Gardens, Tallaght. The driver remained in the vehicle while the front and rear occupants made their escape on foot.
The vehicle was subsequently searched and four shotguns (three of which were previously reported to be stolen) and a revolver with ammunition were seized (all pending examination by Garda ballistics experts).
The driver of the vehicle, a man in his 40s, was arrested and is currently detained at Tallaght Garda Station under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against The State Act 1939.
A Garda statement released on Wednesday morning said: “A man in his 40s was arrested and four shotguns and a revolver were seized following a search of a car in Tallaght on Tuesday 17th March 2020.
‘At approximately 9.50pm, while on routine mobile patrol, Gardaí observed a vehicle driving at speed in the Tallaght area.
“Following a short pursuit, the offending vehicle stopped at Ardmore Gardens, Tallaght. The driver remained in the vehicle while the front and rear occupants made their escape on foot.”
Investigations are ongoing
