Five handguns, one machine gun recovered in Rathcoole

Five handguns and one machine gun have been recovered  at a site on the Naas Road, Rathcoole, as part of an investigation into an organised crime group.

Members of the Detective Unit Blanchardstown Garda station recovered the firerarms at a site on the L6065 on the Naas Road.

They were concealed not far from a nearby service station.

Initial examination of the firearms indicate they are comprised of five handguns and one machine gun.

A preliminary technical examination of the firearms has been carried out and further tests are awaited.

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.