Firearms seized in Louth raid

Firearms and ammunition were seized during a raid by customs officers today.

Firearms and ammunition were seized during a raid by customs officers today.

Two revolvers, one bolt-action rifle and a replica assault rifle were recovered in a house in Ardee, Co Louth, during the joint intelligence-led operation with local gardaí.

No arrests were made.

A spokesman for the Revenue’s Customs Service said investigations are continuing and that a file would be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

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