Sub-machine gun, silencer and ammunition seized in Clondalkin

A SUB-machine gun, a silencer and ammunition were recovered and seized during a targeted investigation in the Clondalkin area yesterday.

According to a Garda statement issued, the seizure was made as a result of a targeted intelligence led investigation with gardai attached to the Dublin Crime Response Team conducting a search operation in Clondalkin on Wednesday, May 15.

Garda said: “During the course of the search one Skorpion sub-machine gun, a silencer and ammunition were recovered and seized.

“A male and female, aged in their 30s were arrested in relation to possession of firearms and are currently detained, pursuant to the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939/98, at Garda Stations in Dublin.

“Investigations are ongoing.”