Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

The scene after Dean Johnson's murder. Photocall Ireland

Shotgun and drugs found during garda searches over Johnson murder

Dean Johnson was killed in August 2013. Two people were arrested in connection with yesterday’s searches.

TWO PEOPLE HAVE been arrested by gardaí carrying out searches connected to the murder of Dean Johnson.

During the course of the searches a sawn off shotgun, ammunition and a quantity of drugs were recovered.

As part of the investigation into the murder of Johnson on 24 August 2013 at Neilstown Road, Clondalkin Dublin 22, gardaí at Lucan, carried out the searches.

They were assisted by various local and national garda units while undertaking the searches in the areas of Ronanstown, Clondalkin, Cabra and Kilcock today.

Two men in their 20s were arrested. They are detained under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939-98 and at Lucan and Ronanstown Garda Stations.

Read: Gardaí want to speak to passengers of Friday’s route 25 Nitelink>

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
JournalTv
News in 60 seconds