AN IMPROVISED GUN was found on a man yesterday after he had been arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
Gardaí attended the scene of a minor crash close to Junction 7 on the M50 yesterday morning and arrested the driver of one of the vehicles.
The 42-year-old was taken to Ballyfermot Garda Station.
However, during a search of the man, gardaí also discovered an improvised firearm and ammunition.
A spokesperson declined to provide a description of the weapon.
The man is still being detained at Balleyfermot, and investigations are ongoing.
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