Gun seized in Dublin house

Gardaí in Tallaght, Dublin have arrested a man after they seized a gun during a house search.

Gardaí in Tallaght, Dublin have arrested a man after they seized a gun during a house search.

The planned search took place this morning at about 11.30am.

A Garda spokesman said a handgun was seized along with shotgun cartridges, pepper spray and a balaclava.

A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and is currently detained at Tallaght Garda station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.

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