Garda arrested over firearms suspicion

A Donegal Garda sergeant was arrested this morning on suspicion of possessing illegal firearms.

A Donegal Garda sergeant was arrested this morning on suspicion of possessing illegal firearms.

The sergeant was arrested as part of an inquiry into alleged Garda corruption in the county headed by assistant Garda Commissioner Mr Kevin Carty.

He is being questioned in Letterkenny Garda Station and was detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.

The sergeant has also been suspended.

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David Labanyi

David Labanyi

David Labanyi is the Head of Audience with The Irish Times