The men who are in their 30s and 50s were arrested yesterday after failing to stop their car.
As part of the ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity in Mullingar, Gardaí have arrested two men and seized a firearm on Wednesday, 9th August 2023.
A plain clothes Garda Patrol, attached to Mullingar Garda Station, directed a car of interest to stop.
The car failed to stop for Gardaí for a period of time.
When the car eventually stopped a male occupant fled the vehicle.
This male (30s) was chased and apprehended by Gardaí and arrested.
A bag which had been discarded during the foot chase was recovered by Gardaí and a firearm and ammunition were seized.
Subsequently a second occupant of the vehicle, a male (50s) was arrested and both men were taken to a Garda Station in Co. Westmeath where they are currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.
A number of follow up searches were conducted at residential premises in the Mullingar area and a number of items of evidence were also seized.
Investigations are ongoing.
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