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Two arrested after drugs and weapons seizure in Clare

Two imitation firearms were seized in the searches
Two imitation firearms were seized in the searches

Two men have been arrested following the seizure of weapons, including imitation firearms, and €40,000 of suspected cannabis in Co Clare.

Gardaí, Social Welfare Inspectors, and Customs Revenue Officers conducted a number of searches in the Ennistymon area shortly after 10am this morning.

Along with the suspected cannabis, gardaí seized approximately €20,000 in cash, two suspected imitation firearms, slash hooks, knives, hatches and a baton.

The men, aged in their 20s and 50s, were arrested and are currently detained at Kilrush Garda Station under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.

The drugs have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.