A firearm has been seized in Cavan following investigations into dissident republican activity.
Gardaí have seized the weapon following a search yesterday, Wednesday 17th.
Personnel attached to the Special Detective Unit conducted a search in the Tullyhaw area of the county during which an AK47 and a quantity of ammunition was recovered.
No arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing.
Speaking earlier yesterday in relation to this seizure, Chief Superintendent Justin Kelly stated, "The removal of this firearm from circulation should be considered a significant blow to the operational activities of dissident republicans in the border region."