Guns and ammunition found after Gardaí stop scrambler bike in Kildare
One man in his 30s has been arrested
A man has been arrested after gardaí made a shocking discovery when intercepting a scrambler bike.
Members of An Garda Síochána from Kildare North Community Engagement, supported by detectives from Kildare North Crime, recently conducted a proactive patrol on Wednesday, May 6.
Taking place along the Royal Canal Way in Maynooth, authorities encountered a scrambler bike which resulted in the seizure of two semi-automatic pistols and 39 rounds of ammunition.
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The rider, a man in his 30s, was arrested at the scene, He is currently being detained at a Garda station in County Kildare under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.
This patrol was part of Operation Twin Tracks, an ongoing initiative that aims to prevent and detect anti-social behaviour on board public transport rail services.
All seized firearms are undergoing technical and ballistic examination.
Investigations are ongoing and further updates will be provided in due course.