Man arrested in connection with 'shots fired' in Ardee

A male in his early 30’s is in Garda custody and is currently detained under section 30 Offences Against the State Act in Drogheda Garda Station.

This arrest follows an intense Garda operation in the County Louth area involving Gardaí (uniform /plainclothes) from Louth Garda Divisions, supported by the Regional Armed Support Unit and National units and also cross border co-operation with our colleagues in the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

This follows an incident on Thursday in which Gardaí received reports of shots being fired in the Arthurstown area of Ardee. A search was launched to trace the whereabouts of an 11 WW registered silver Toyota Avensis.

Speaking this morning at Drogheda Garda Station, Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan expressed his thanks to the public and community in County Louth for their assistance and ongoing support.

Chief Superintendent Mangan also expressed his gratitude to his colleagues in Louth division stating that this operation once again demonstrates their support and ongoing dedication to keeping the people of Louth safe.