Gardaí seize more guns and ammunition - this time in Dublin's north inner city

It is believed that the seizures were made in relation with the ongoing Hutch-Kinahan feud.

By Sean Murray Thursday 9 Feb 2017, 1:05 PM

Feb 9th 2017, 1:05 PM 21,401 Views 48 Comments

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GARDAÍ IN DUBLIN have seized two vehicles, a firearm and some ammunition after a search in the north inner city area yesterday evening.

It is believed the seizures are related to the ongoing Hutch-Kinahan feud.

While out on patrol, gardaí from the Community Policing North Central Division were alerted to two unoccupied cars in the vicinity.

After searching the cars, they recovered a loaded revolver and a canister of petrol.

The cars have been seized for technical examination.

No arrests have yet been made and investigations are on-going.

This guns seizure is the latest in a string of operations carried out by gardaí in recent weeks, that has seen large quantities of cocaine, cannabis, and guns recovered by An Garda Síochana.

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Gardaí seize more guns and ammunition - this time in Dublin's north inner city

It is believed that the seizures were made in relation with the ongoing Hutch-Kinahan feud.

Read: ‘It has saved lives’: Gardaí uncover cache of loaded guns in west Dublin warehouse