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Man charged after discarding firearm and running from scene in south Dublin overnight

The incident happened in Rathfarnham at around 12.30am.

LAST UPDATE | 21 Dec 2023

A MAN WHO was arrested following the seizure of a firearm in south Dublin in the early hours of this morning has been charged in relation to the incident. 

At around 12.30am, gardaí in uniform responded to reports of a disturbance in Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham. 

On arrival, gardaí observed a man carrying a firearm. 

The man was approaching gardaí and then proceeded to discard the firearm over a wall and run from the scene, a statement from gardaí said. 

The man, aged 20, was arrested a short distance away and the firearm was recovered by gardaí. 

He has since been charged and is due to appear before a sitting of Tallaght District Court tomorrow morning.

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