Man arrested after gardai stop scrambler bike and find pistols in Kildare
A man has been arrested after gardai stopped a scrambler bike in Kildare and found two pistols.Officers intercepted the bike along the Royal Canal Way in Maynooth yesterday evening, seizing two semi-automatic pistols and 39 rounds of ammunition. The man, aged in his 30s, who was piloting the bike, was arrested at the scene and is being held at a garda station in the county.A gards spokesperson said: "As part of Operation Twin Tracks, Gardaí from the Kildare North Community Engagement, supported by detectives from Kildare North Crime, conducted a proactive patrols on the Royal Canal Way in Maynooth on Wednesday evening, 6th May 2026. During the operation, Gardaí intercepted a scrambler bike, resulting in the seizure of two semi-automatic pistols and 39 rounds of ammunition."The rider, a man in his 30s, was arrested at the scene and is currently being detained at a Garda station in County Kildare under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939. All seized firearms are undergoing technical and ballistic examination."Investigations are ongoing and further updates will be provided in due course."Want to see more of the stories you love from Dublin Live? Making us your preferred source on Google means you’ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. To add Dublin Live as a preferred source, simply click here.Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
