Two arrested after arms find in Co Limerick

Two men are being questioned by gardaí over the discovery of a firearm and ammunition in Co Limerick.

Two men are being questioned by gardaí over the discovery of a firearm and ammunition in Co Limerick.

The discovery was made last night by gardaí in Shannon in what is being described as a "criminal investigation". The location of the discovery had not been disclosed.

The men are being held under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.

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