The injured party, aged in his twenties, was rushed to the Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar
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A man in his 40s remains in Garda custody this evening following the discovery of a handgun, ammo and a balaclava in his car yesterday afternoon.
The man was stopped by uniformed Gardaí at approximately 2.40pm yesterday afternoon on suspense of traffic offences.
A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of a handgun and ammo as well as a balaclava, firearm holster and other items.
The man was conveyed to Granard Garda Statio where he is currently being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939.
The firearm and ammo have been sent to the Ballistics Unit for analysis.
Investigations are ongoing.
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