Gardaí in Co Clare have seized a firearm believed to have been stolen during a burglary in Dublin several years ago.
One man was arrested during the armed operation which took place at a property in North Clare at around 10.00pm last night.
Members of the Garda Armed Support Unit were called in to support local armed detectives and gardaí during the intelligence-led operation. A small amount of ammunition was also seized during the raid.
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A Garda spokesman confirmed: “A rifle and small amount of ammunition were seized during the operation. The firearm was stolen during a burglary in Dublin some years ago. One male was arrested and he is being detained at Ennis Garda station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.”
