Gun and grenades found in west Dublin

A handgun and two grenades were seized in west Dublin last night by gardai investigating organised crime.

A handgun and two grenades were seized in west Dublin last night by gardai investigating organised crime.

The discovery was made by gardai from the Organised Crime Unit who stopped a car as part of Operation Anvil in on Walkinstown Road at about 9pm.

A man (44) and a woman (45) were arrested during the search and are being held in Garda stations in South Dublin under Section 30 Offences against the State Act.

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