Man held after guns and drugs raid

A man in his 30s was arrested today after guns and drugs were seized during a garda raid on a house in north Dublin.

A man in his 30s was arrested today after guns and drugs were seized during a garda raid on a house in north Dublin.

Officers swooped on the property at Mellows Crescent, Finglas, yesterday evening.

A rifle, two imitation firearms, a bullet-proof vest and a small quantity of heroin were recovered.

A garda spokesman said: “A 35-year-old man has been arrested and is detained at Finglas garda station under the provisions of Section 30 Offences against the State Act.”

He can be held for up to 72 hours.

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