Guns, bullets and heroin seized by gardai after stopping car close to Limerick-Cork border

GARDAI have taken three guns, ammunition and heroin off the streets following the search of a car close to the Limerick-Cork border.

A garda spokesperson said while on patrol last night - Wednesday, August 20 - gardaí from Charleville garda station stopped a car at a service station in Charleville at approximately 11pm.

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“During a search of the vehicle, gardaí found three firearms and ammunition. Approximately €800 worth of suspected diamorphine was also seized from the occupants of the vehicle, both men aged in their 30s and 40s respectively,” said a garda spokesperson.

They were arrested and conveyed to a garda station in County Cork where they are currently being detained under the provisions of Section 30 of Offences Against the State Act, 1939.

“A number of follow up searches have been executed at domestic residences in County Cork today, resulting in the seizure of further ammunition.

“All firearms seized will be subject to further ballistic testing and forensic analysis. All drugs seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis. Investigations are ongoing,” said a garda spokesperson.