Taser deployed as Leitrim gardaí assisted by Armed Support Unit arrest man following discharge of firearm

Gardaí investigating the discharge of a firearm in Killargue, Co Leitrim, have arrested a man.
 
On the afternoon of Friday, March 7, Leitrim Gardaí responded to an emergency call at a residential location in Killargue, Co Leitrim.

The Armed Support Unit also attended the scene.
 
Shortly after 3.20pm, following an intervention by the Armed Support Unit, including the deployment of a Taser, a man was arrested outside the residence, and a firearm was seized.

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The scene is currently preserved for technical examination.

The firearm seized is now subject to forensic and ballistic examination.

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The man (aged in his 30’s), is currently detained pursuant to Section 30 Offences Against the State Act, 1939/98 at a Garda station in the Co Leitrim area.
 
Investigations are ongoing.

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