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Man arrested in connection with seizure of weapons in Ballinasloe

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Man arrested in connection with seizure of weapons in Ballinasloe

A man has been arrested in connection with the seizure of weapons in Ballinasloe.

Gardaí received a report of a man brandishing a weapon at River Street, Ballinasloe just before 9 this morning.

On arrival at the scene, Gardaí searched a car and seized a machete, hatchet and knife.

A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested at the scene.

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He's currently being detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region and investigations are ongoing.

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