Sawn-off shotgun and bullets found next to Cork cemetery

The weapon and three shotgun cartridges were found during a planned search of an area of land next to St Michael’’s Cemetery in Mahon, Cork. Picture: Gardaí

A sawn-off shotgun recovered during a garda search in Cork city will be tested to see if it is linked to any recent shooting incidents.

The weapon and three shotgun cartridges were found during a planned search of an area of land next to St Michael’’s Cemetery off the Skehard Rd in Mahon, on the city's southside on Tuesday afternoon.