Two men arrested in connection with firearms and arson incidents in Dublin

Eva Osborne

As part of ongoing investigations into targeting the activities of organised criminal groups in west Dublin, two men were arrested and charged in connection with investigations into firearms and arson incidents.

Detectives attached to the Serious Crime South unit based at Ronanstown Station conducted a search and arrest operation on Tuesday.

During the operation, nine residential properties in the Ronanstown area were searched and a number of items were seized, including e-bikes, mobile phones, and clothing. All of the property seized will be forensically examined.

Two men, one in his 40s and the other in his 20s, were arrested and have been charged in connection with investigations into firearms and arson incidents in the Ronanstown and Clondalkin areas in May 2024.

Both are due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on Tuesday.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.