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The seized firearm
Finglas

One man charged and two released after firearm and ammunition seized in Dublin

The men were arrested in the Finglas area.

LAST UPDATE | 24 Aug

A MAN HAS been charged following the seizure of a pistol and ammunition in Finglas, Dublin yesterday evening. 

The man in his 20s is due to appear in court this afternoon. 

Two others, also aged in their 20s who were also arrested, have since been released without charge. A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. 

The firearm and ammunition have been sent to The Garda Ballistics Unit for further analysis.

Gardaí have said that investigations are ongoing.

With reporting by Jane Matthews

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