Three men were arrested in Dublin today after gardaí discovered a weapon during the search of two cars.
Gardaí on mobile patrol near Dublin airport stopped and searched two cars on the Swords road shortly after 1.30pm. A handgun and ammunition were seized during the searches.
Gardaí arrested three men in their 30s who were in the cars. They are tonight being held at Ballymun and Santry Garda stations under section 30 of the Offences against the State Act.