Multiple armed units, including the ASU and local detective units, rushed to the scene in the Vincent Street South area at approximately 11.30am
Gardai at St. Vincent Street South flats in Dublin 8
Two men have been arrested and a shotgun seized by armed gardai who responded to reports of shots being fired in Dublin 8 this morning.
Multiple armed units, including the ASU and local detective units, rushed to the scene in the Vincent Street South area at approximately 11.30am.
In a follow-up operation, a shotgun was recovered and two men arrested after gardaí conducted searches of several residential properties.
Gardai at the scene at St Vincent Street South flats in Dublin 8
“Gardaí at Kevin Street have arrested two individuals and recovered a firearm following an incident in Dublin 8 on Saturday, October 26,” a Garda spokesperson said.
“The two males, aged in their 20s and 30s, are currently being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, at a Garda station in the Dublin region.
“Investigations are ongoing and further updates will follow.”
