Gardaí seize AK47 in raid targeting dissident republicans

Gardaí have seized an AK47 and a quantity of ammunition in Co Cavan as part of an investigation targeting dissident republican activity.

Gardaí attached to the Special Detective Unit conducted a search in the Tullyhaw area of Co Cavan on Wednesday.

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

Garda Chief Superintendent Justin Kelly said: “The removal of this firearm from circulation should be considered a significant blow to the operational activities of dissident republicans in the border region.”