Gardaí recover firearms and ammo from Dublin school

The National School on Basin Lane, Dublin 8, was searched by gardaí today following reports of suspicious activity in the school grounds in the last number of days.

By Jennifer Wade Wednesday 27 Feb 2013, 7:49 PM

Feb 27th 2013, 7:49 PM 14,293 Views 33 Comments

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Image: Wanderley Massafelli/Photocall Ireland

Image: Wanderley Massafelli/Photocall Ireland

GARDAÍ HAVE RECOVERED three shotguns and a small quantity of ammunition during a search at a National School in Dublin city.

The National School on Basin Lane, Dublin 8, was searched by gardaí today following reports of suspicious activity in the school grounds in the last number of days.

Gardaí discovered the firearms, which were wrapped in plastic, on the roof of the school at about 11.30 am. The area was immediately sealed off for a forensic technical examination before the guns were removed for further examination.

An investigation into the incident is on-going and anyone with information is asked to contact Kilmainham Garda station on 01 666 9700.

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Gardaí recover firearms and ammo from Dublin school