Firearm was recovered

AS part of an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in Meath, gardai searched a residential property in Drumconrath, Co. Meath on Friday 22nd May 2020.

During the course of the search a firearm, silencer, ammunition, a quantity of Cannabis (pending analysis) and other drug paraphernalia were seized.

The man was detained at Navan Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939.

The firearm and ammunition were taken to the Section for analysis and investigations are ongoing.

A man was released without charge. A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to the matter.

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