Man, 20s, charged in relation to seizure of rifle in Galway

A suspected rifle with a silencer and scope was seized. Picture: An Garda Síochána

A man has been charged in relation to a weapon seizure in Co Galway this morning.

A search was conducted at a residence in Turloughmore shortly after 7am as part of an ongoing investigation.

During the course of the search of the house and grounds, a suspected rifle with a silencer and scope was seized.

The firearm will be sent to the Garda Ballistics Unit for analysis.

A man, aged in his 20s, was later arrested in connection with the seizure.

He has since been charged and is expected to appear before a special sitting of Galway District Court this evening.

Investigations are ongoing.