Two men in their forties and a teenager are being held over yesterday’s major weapons seizure in Cork city.
Guns, ammunition, knives, slash hooks and other weapons were seized during raids on 16 properties in the Knocknaheeny area.
Two caravans and a 4×4 vehicle were also seized, as well as jewellery and cash.
The men are being held at Togher and Bridewell Garda Stations.
Meanwhile an investigation is underway after a gun and silencer were found in a van in Dublin yesterday.
Armed Gardaí fired a number of shots when the vehicle failed to stop in Inchicore shortly before 3pm.
A man in his 20’s was arrested at the scene and remains in custody at Ballyfermot Garda station.
Another vehicle – which is believed to have been involved – managed to escape.
