Man arrested over firearm find

A man has been arrested in Dublin in connection with the possession of a firearm, reports said this morning.

A man has been arrested in Dublin in connection with the possession of a firearm, reports said this morning.

It is understood the 39-year-old man was arrested at a pub in the Santry area at about 11.30pm last night, as part of an ongoing operation.

Gardaí discovered a handgun concealed in the man's trousers.

He is being held at Santry Garda station.

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