Man charged over arms seizure

A 36-year-old man is due to appear before Dublin District Court today charged in connection with an arms and drugs seizure in…

A 36-year-old man is due to appear before Dublin District Court today charged in connection with an arms and drugs seizure in Dublin during the week.

The man was arrested on Wednesday after gardaí seized three handguns and over 1000 ecstasy tablets at a premises in the Dolphin's Barn area of the city.

A spokesman said a large quantity of what is thought to be mixing agent was recovered, along with equipment associated with drug production. The drugs have an estimated street value of €5,000.

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