Firearm and ammunition seized in Mullingar as part of garda operation
The items were seized on on Tuesday, August 6
Following a number of incidents in the Mullingar area in recent days and weeks, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: "local uniform and plainclothes gardaí have been conducting pro-active patrols in the area.
"As part of these pro-active patrols gardaí searched an open area of wasteground, supported by the Garda Dog Unit, and recovered a concealed shotgun and cartridges.
"The firearm and cartridges will now be forwarded to The Garda Ballistics Unit for further analysis. No arrests have been made in relation to the firearm seizure at this time. Investigations into this seizure and related incidents remain ongoing."
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Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information in relation to the recovery of this firearm or any other criminal activity or threats in Mullingar to contact them.
Gardaí can be contacted at Mullingar Station 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.