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Gardaí Seize Firearms And Replica Grenade In House On Kildare Border

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During the search, Gardaí recovered a number of firearms, including two semi automatic pistols, along with ammunition and a replica grenade.

Gardaí have seized two semi-automatic pistols, along with ammunition and a replica grenade during a search of a house in Baltinglass.

A male in his 30s and a female in her late 20s were arrested at the scene, and are currently being detained.

Gardaí from Baltinglass and Bray, supported by the Armed Support Unit (ASU), conducted a search at a residential property near Baltinglass in County Wicklow yesterday.

The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EODS) attended the scene, a cordon was put in place for a period of time, but the area has since been declared safe.

All firearms will be subject to further technical and ballistic analysis.

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