Males arrested in connection to military-grade gun seizures in Kildare to appear before court
Both suspects are expected to appear before a sitting of Athy District Court
Two males arrested in relation to military-grade gun seizures in counties Kildare and Laois are due to appear in court.
It follows after gardaí carried out an operation out between July 10 last and July 12 last under Operation Tara led to the seizure of the firearms, in addition to suspected drugs estimated to be worth more €700,000.
The firearms are due to be forwarded for technical examination by the Ballistics Section of the Garda Technical Bureau, while the seized drugs will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
And today, a garda spokesperson has revealed that the two males, who are aged in their 40s, have been been charged.
The spokesperson also said: “Both are expected to appear before a sitting of Athy District Court on Tuesday morning, July 14, 2026.”