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Rocket launchers seized in gang inquiry

Clane - Two rocket launchers disarmed
Clane - Two rocket launchers disarmed

Two loaded rocket launchers, an assault rifle, ammunition and 9kg of cocaine have been seized during a raid targeting a criminal gang in Co Kildare.

The seizure was made by officers from the Organised Crime Unit following a search at a lock-up in a small industrial estate near the village of Clane.

The Army Bomb Disposal Team has removed two loaded portable rocket launchers from the scene and declared the area safe.

The anti-armour weapons have been taken to the Glen of Imaal to be made safe.

The assault rifle, ammunition and cocaine have been taken by gardaí for forensic examination.

Four men arrested by the Organised Crime Unit are still being questioned this evening at Clondalkin Garda Station.

The arrests and seizures are part of a Garda Operation targeting a South Dublin criminal gang.

The seizure followed the arrest of four men yesterday afternoon with another 1kg of cocaine on the Naas Road.

They were suspected of being involved in a drugs handover and the total street value of all the cocaine is estimated at around €750,000.