Ireland part of EU operation focused on  firearms postal smuggling

The operation, which was conducted on November 16-20, involved a targeted focus on suspect parcels based on intelligence, including purchases made on the dark net or hidden web.

Ireland took part in an EU-wide operation resulting in the seizure of more than 300 weapons, including six firearms and 13 firearm parts.

The initiative focused on the trafficking of firearms into and within the EU using the postal system and courier services.