A man was arrested at Connolly Station in Dublin this evening following a report of a male passenger in possession of a suspected firearm on a train from Sligo.
Shortly after 6.20 p.m. this evening gardaí got a report of a male passenger onboard the 3.05 p.m. Sligo to Connolly commuter rail service as it was approaching the Dublin station.
The individual is not alleged to have made any threat towards any passenger onboard.
Gardaí swiftly deployed a large scale response including several Garda Armed Response Units based in Dublin City.
“One male (50s) was arrested at the scene and is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a Garda Station in the Dublin Region,” said a garda statement.
“The suspect firearm has now been seized and a full technical examination will be conducted to determine its status under Irish legislation.
To ensure full public safety, gardaí evacuated Connolly Station and conducted a security sweep of both the station and the train on which this person was a passenger.
“There are no ongoing public safety issues due to this incident and the station has now reopened,” the statement added.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Store Garda Station on 01 666 8000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
Gardaí added that they were aware of commentary in circulation online in relation to this incident which contained misinformation, disinformation and fake news.
“Once again, An Garda Síochána appeal to the public to independently verify any information that is shared on social media and/or sent through messaging sharing apps,” the garda statement concluded.
