Two men to appear in court in connection with Louth firearms seizure

The two men (30s) arrested as part of an investigation into a firearms seizure and operation targeting organised crime in Louth have been charged and are expected to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin, Court 2, at 4:30pm today, Wednesday 24th July 2024.

As part of the operation gardai seized 18 firearms and approximately 900 rounds of ammunition at a premises in Louth last Friday afternoon 19th July.

Personnel attached to the Garda National Drugs & Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) supported by the Garda Emergency Response Unit carried out a search of a premises on the outskirts of Ardee, Co. Louth.

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During the course of this search, gardaí seized 6 AR-15 assault rifles and 12 semi-automatic 9mm handguns. Approximately 900 rounds of 9mm and .223 ammunition were also discovered and seized by gardaí.

A number of follow-on searches were later carried out at several properties in the county, with assistance provided by Gardaí from the Louth Divisional Crime Unit, Louth Drug Units as well as the Garda Dog Unit.