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The Journal
9 hours ago
- The Journal
Gardaí have seized four 3D printed guns and drugs in Tipperary and Clare raids
GARDAÍ HAVE SEIZED a large quantity of drugs and 3D printed guns in a search operation in County Clare. In an ongoing operation gardaí from the Clare/Tipperary Division have hit a number of properties on 17 June in Co Tipperary and this morning in Shannon, County Clare. A total of four 3D printed guns were recovered. A garda spokesperson said that the search on 17 June Gardaí attached to the Tipperary Drugs Unit searched a property and found two 3D printed firearms along with ammunition were seized. They also found cocaine to the value of €2,500 and €1,000 worth of cannabis was found. Advertisement 'On 27 June 2025 members of the Shannon Detective Unit, Divisional Drugs Units, Armed Support Unit and the Regional Dog Unit carried out searches at four domestic residences in Co. Clare. 'Two 3D printed firearms along with ammunition were seized. In addition, cocaine to the value of €18,400 and cannabis to the value of €200, a large volume of counterfeit clothing and a quantity of cash was seized. 'A woman in her 40s and a man in his 30s were arrested and conveyed to Garda Stations in Co. Clare. They are currently being detained under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offenses Against the State Act 1939 and Section Two of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 respectively,' the spokesperson said. The arrested suspects can be held for a maximum of three days. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Four 3D printed firearms seized as Gardai swoop in two counties
Drugs worth more than €22,000 and four firearms have been seized after gardai swooped in two counties. Gardaí from the Clare/Tipperary Division carried out a number of searches on June 17th in Tipperary and today in Clare part of ongoing operations targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the region. Two arrests were made along with the seizure of four 3D printed firearms and suspected drugs to the excess of €22,000 A garda spokesperson said: "On Tuesday 17th June Gardaí attached to the Tipperary Drugs Unit searched a domestic residence in South Tipperary. Two 3D printed firearms along with ammunition were seized. In addition, cocaine to the value of €2,500 and cannabis to the value of €1,000 was seized. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week "On Friday 27th June 2025 members of the Shannon Detective Unit, Divisional Drugs Units, Armed Support Unit and the Regional Dog Unit carried out searches at four domestic residences in Co. Clare. "Two 3D printed firearms along with ammunition were seized. In addition, cocaine to the value of €18,400 and cannabis to the value of €200, a large volume of counterfeit clothing and a quantity of cash was seized. "A woman in her 40s and a man in his 30s were arrested and conveyed to Garda Stations in Co. Clare. They are currently being detained under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offenses Against the State Act 1939 and Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 respectively. "All firearms seized will be subject to further ballistic testing and forensic analysis. All drugs seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) for analysis. Investigations are ongoing."
