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The AK-47 and drugs seized by gardaí. Garda Press Office
Dublin
AK-47 rifle and €12k worth of cannabis seized by gardaí during search in Finglas
The firearm and drugs will now be sent for analysis.
AN AK-47 RIFLE was seized by gardaí during a search operation in the Finglas area of Dublin last night.
The search operation was carried out by the District Drugs Unit in Finglas with assistance from a number of local units.
During the course of the operation, the AK-47 was located at the scene along with cannabis valued at approximately €12,000.
The firearm and drugs will now be sent for analysis at the Garda Ballistics Unit and Forensic Science Ireland respectively.
A garda spokesperson said that no arrests have been made but that investigations are ongoing.
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