Two people have been arrested after gardai seized two shotguns after a short chase.
Gardai on patrol on the N7 Northbound at Kill in Co Kildare attempted to stop a vehicle for road traffic offences when it took off and tried to exit the N7 at Junction 5.
The vehicle then crashed into a pole and a barrier at around 10.30pm.
There were no injuries as a result of the collision.
Gardai uncovered a bag containing two suspected shotguns at the scene, upon further inspection.
Gardaí arrested the driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, a woman in her mid-40s, who is currently being detained at Naas Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against The State Act, 1939.
A garda spokesperson said: “These firearms have been identified as having been stolen in a recent burglary in the Eastern Region and have been sent to the Garda Ballistics Unit for further analysis. The vehicle involved in this incident has been seized for technical examination.
“As a result of further investigations into this matter, Gardaí arrested a man in his early 60s on Tuesday, 1st February, 2022. He is also currently being detained at Naas Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against The State Act, 1939.”
Gardai are appealing to anyone who was travelling between the Curragh Roundabout Junction 12 and the Old Kilcullen area between 6:30pm and 10:30pm on Monday, 31st January, 2022, and observed any activity that drew their attention or observed the movements of a black Toyota Avensis (O7 CN registered) and/or a red Volvo 40 (07 D registered), to come forward.
Any road users travelling along this route at these times who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, who observed the movements of these vehicles are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
A Garda spokesperson added: "Investigations are ongoing."
