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Man, 40s, arrested after firearms seizure in Galway

The firearms have been sent for a technical examination
The firearms have been sent for a technical examination

A man in his 40s has been arrested after two firearms and ammunition were seized at a residence in Ballinasloe, Co Galway.

The search at Woodlawn was part of an ongoing operation targeting criminal activity in the Galway area.

Gardaí found two firearms, ammunition and a cocaine press.

The firearms have been forwarded for a technical examination by the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau.

The man is being held at a garda station in the northwestern region.

Investigations are ongoing.