Gun and ammunition recovered in Dublin raid

Gardaí have recovered a gun and a small amount of ammunition during a search in Dublin today.

Gardaí have recovered a gun and a small amount of ammunition during a search in Dublin today.

The 9mm pistol and ammunition were found on waste ground near the St Teresa's Gardens area of the city following a planned search at 1pm this afternoon.

The gun has been sent to the ballistics section at the Garda Technical Bureau for forensic testing.

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