Two Arrested After Gardaí Uncover Major Firearms Cache in Ardee Depot
Two Arrested After Gardaí Uncover Major Firearms Cache in Ardee Depot
Gardaí have uncovered a firearms storage depot in Ardee, Co Louth, linked to an organised crime group. Armed officers raided a business premises on John Street, discovering a large quantity of guns and ammunition, including machine guns, AR-15 rifles, pistols, and firearms components.
Two men in their 30s were arrested under anti-gang legislation and can be questioned for up to seven days.
This operation is part of an ongoing intelligence-led effort by the Organised and Serious Crime and Security and Intelligence sections. The Emergency Response Unit and officers from the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau also participated. The premises remain sealed off as a crime scene while Gardaí continue to inventory the substantial haul of firearms and ammunition. Authorities believe the crime group specializes in firearms distribution to other criminal entities.
