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Anita McSorley

Gardai seize 4K-47 and haul of drugs during raid in Finglas

Gardai have seized an AK-47 gun and a haul of drugs in Finglas, Dublin.

The items were found during a search carried out in Finglas on Friday evening.

The District Drugs Unit in Finglas and a number of local units carried out the raid.

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An AK-47 was located at the scene as well as cannabis, valued at around €12,000.

The firearm and drugs will be sent for analysis at the Garda Ballistics Unit and Forensic Science Ireland.

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardai have seized a firearm during the course of a search in the Finglas area of Dublin on Friday evening, 31st March 2023. The search operation was carried out by the District Drugs Unit in Finglas with assistance from a number of local units.

“During the operation, an AK-47 was located at the scene along with cannabis valued at approximately €12,000. The firearm and drugs will now be sent for analysis at the Garda Ballistics Unit and Forensic Science Ireland respectively.

“No arrests have been made. Investigations ongoing.”

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