Gardaí seize 18 firearms during operation in Co LouthJonathan McCambridge, PAGardaí have seized 18 firearms and approximately 900 rounds of ammunition at a premises in Co Louth. Garda Assistant Commissioner for Organised and Serious Crime Justin Kelly said: “Today’s seizure of firearms and ammunition is particularly significant. “Weapons such as those seized by Gardaí today are the lifeblood of organised criminal groups, who often use violence as part of their drug trafficking operations. “I wish to commend the dedication of all the gardaí involved in this operation. “Operations like today’s demonstrate our determination to make Ireland a hostile environment for organised criminal groups to operate.”

Source: Irish Independent July 20, 2024 19:51 UTC