An illegally held firearm has been seized by Gardai in Athlone following the search of a number of houses in the area last weekend.
On Saturday morning three searches were carried out on houses in the Athlone and Moate areas as part of an investigation into organised crime and the sale and supply of illegal drugs. The searches were carried out by members of Athlone Gardai with the assistance of the regional armed response unit.
As a result of the searches, an illegaly held firearm was seized in the Athlone area. No arrests were made; however a file is being prepared for the DPP and arrests may follow.
