Ammunition stash found in north Dublin

An underground cache of ammunition and a firearm has been found in north Co Dublin.

An underground cache of ammunition and a firearm has been found in north Co Dublin.

Detectives from Harcourt Square made the discovery after a tip-off about suspicious activity in an area of wasteland near Newcastle.

The cache has been taken to Garda Headquarters in the Phoenix Park for technical examination.

No arrests have been made and inquires are continuing.

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone

  • Listen to In The News podcast daily for a deep dive on the stories that matter