Cars seized after gardai find sawn-off shotgun and ammunition in 'abandoned vehicle'

Investigations are underway after gardaí seized a firearm, ammunition and two vehicles during a major search operation in Dublin.

As part of ongoing investigations into recent criminal activity in the Baldoyle area, gardaí in Howth say they conducted a search operation under warrant at a property on the Moyne Road on Wednesday evening.

"Assistance was provided by the District Detective Unit, Garda Dog Unit, Armed Support Unit, District Drugs Unit, the District Crime Task Force and uniform gardaí from Clontarf and Raheny," said a garda spokesperson.

"During the course of the search, a sawn-off double barrel shotgun and ammunition was found concealed in an abandoned vehicle," they added.

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Gardai say the firearm and ammunition will be subject to further analysis by the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau.

Two vehicles were also seized and they will also be subject to a technical examination.

No arrests have been made at this time and investigations are ongoing.