Firearm uncovered at Oulster Lane

Gardaí in Drogheda have recovered a firearm and arrested four people during an operation targeting organised crime in the county Louth area.

Shortly after midnight on Sunday, a house was searched by Gardaí from Drogheda assisted by members of the Armed Support Unit at an address on Oulster Lane.

During the search a handgun was recovered. Three men (all aged in their 20s) and a woman (40s) were arrested at the scene and were detained under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act, 1939 in Drogheda and Dundalk Garda Stations. A man and woman were released without charge on Monday.

Investigations are ongoing.