Gardaí seize weapons, including 18 large knives and hatchet, in Longford search

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Gardaí Seize Weapons, Including 18 Large Knives And Hatchet, In Longford Search
6,300 illegal cigarettes with an estimated value of €4,725 were also seized. Photo: An Garda Síochána.
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Gardaí seized a large number of weapons and over 6,000 illegal cigarettes during a search of a premises in Longford on Saturday.

Longford gardaí conducted a search under warrant at the premises in Longford town at around 3pm with assistance from the Longford District Detective Unit, the Community Engagement Unit and the Divisional Drugs Unit.

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During the course of the search, 18 large knives, 11 imitation firearms, a small hatchet, one canister of pepper spray and a baton were seized, along with a number of other items.

In addition to this, 6,300 illegal cigarettes with an estimated value of €4,725 were also seized.

All of the seized items have been sent for analysis, a Garda statement said.

No arrests have been made at this time and investigations are ongoing.

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