A vehicle seized after a search uncovered firearms and ammunition is currently being held at Castleisland Garda Station for a full forensic examination.
Three firearms and a large quantity of ammunition have been seized by Gardai during a routine roads policing operation.
They had stopped a car in Tralee at approximately 10.30pm on Monday and the driver failed a roadside drug test.
Offences Against the State
A search of the vehicle discovered the firearms and ammunition which are now subject to full ballistics examination.
The vehicle was taken to Castleisland Garda Station for forensic examination.
Two men in their late teens were arrested and conveyed to a Garda Station in the county.
They are currently being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.
The investigation is ongoing.
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