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Man arrested after three guns seized in Co Roscommon

The man is being held at Castlerea Garda Station
The man is being held at Castlerea Garda Station

Gardaí have seized three guns in Co Roscommon this evening.

The 9mm pistols, which were fully loaded, were found during the search of a vehicle on Main Street in Castlerea at around 8.30pm.

Gardaí say the search was part of an investigation into crime gang activities.

A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and is being detained at Castlerea Garda Station.

During follow up searches at a location in the town a small quantity of heroin was recovered.