Man (18) arrested over possession of handgun

An 18-year-old youth has been arrested following the discovery of a handgun and three rounds of ammunition in west Dublin.

An 18-year-old youth has been arrested following the discovery of a handgun and three rounds of ammunition in west Dublin.

The weapons were found at a house in Clonsaugh area of Coolock this morning.

The man is being detained at Santry Garda Station under the provisions of Section 30 Offences against the State Act, 1939.

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