Five handguns and a machine gun found hidden near Dublin petrol station

Five handguns and a machine gun have been found hidden near a petrol station in Rathcoole.

The searches at a site on the Naas Road were carried out by Blanchardstown Gardaí targeting an organised crime gang.

A preliminary examination has been carried out on the guns and Gardaí believe there are six handguns and one machine gun.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.