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Illegal firearms and ammunition seizure in Waterford

Illegal firearms and ammunition seizure in Waterford
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Illegal firearms and ammunition have been seized in Waterford today.

A Day of Action as part of Garda Operation Thor has been taking place in the city and it's surrounds.

The guns were found during the search of a premises.

Waterford Sergeant Deirdre O'Neill says they have also made a number of arrests.

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"We also had two arrests for money laundering and this was in contravention of section 7 of the Criminal Justice Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act 2010.

"It follows on from an investigation for a smishing offence which we've cautioning and warning about over the last couple of weeks.

"So this victim was defrauded of money from their bank account and this money was then transferred multiple times.

"Each of these account holders is guilty of an offence.

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"These criminals, they often target young people via social media with a promise of cash or luxury items and they are often referred to as money mules.

"But we would like to offer caution to anyone against allowing their bank account, their bank card, their pin or their IBAN to be use by anyone in this manner.

"A file is currently being prepared for the DPP in relation to these two arrests and further investigations will follow on from it."

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