UPDATED: Kildare gardaí seize pistols and ammunition from scramber bike rider
The rider, a man aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene
Gardaí based in County Kildare have seized two pistols, in addition to rounds of ammunition, after intercepting a scrambler bike rider at the Royal Canal Way.
A garda spokesperson explained: "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, May 6 last.
"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."
They also said that all seized firearms are currently undergoing technical and ballistic examination.
The spokesperson concluded: "Investigations are ongoing and further updates will be provided in due course."
UPDATE — Thursday, May 7, 2026 — 3.20pm: A separate spokesperson for An Garda Síochana has said that the man who was arrested in connection with this investigation has been released from the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 and charged.
They added: "He is scheduled to appear before a sitting of Naas District Court at 3.30pm today, Thursday, May 7, 2026."