A 24-year-old man was arrested last night by gardaí targeting organised criminal groups in Dublin.

Shortly after 9pm last night, gardaí stopped and searched a car and its occupant close to Old County Road, Dublin 12 and discovered a firearm and ammunition.

The man was arrested at scene.

He is being detained at Sundrive Road Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 as amended.