Seven arrested in moate

Gardaí in Athlone conducted a number of searches in Moate this morning, Sunday January 11.

As a result of these searches a number of firearms and other offensive weapons were seized.

Seven people were arrested at the scene of the searches, five men and two women. Their ages range from 65 years to 27 years. They are all currently detained under Section 30 OASA at Tullamore and Athlone Garda Stations.

Investigations are ongoing.