A man has been arrested in Drogheda after the discovery of guns and ammunition.
Gardai in Co Louth say that as part of an intelligence-led operation against serious criminal activity in the district, a search operation was carried out this morning.
A handgun, ammunition, an assortment of offensive weapons including a crossbow, pepper spray, 4,000 euro in cash and cheques, and a quantity of controlled substances were seized.
A man in his 30s has been arrested and is being held at Drogheda Garda Station, where he can be detained for up to 72 hours.