Man Remains In Custody In Relation To Discovery Of Gun

It was found during a search of his vehicle.

A 39 year old man remains in custody this evening after Gardai found a gun in his car. 

The glock-17 was discovered after officers stopped and searched the car yesterday afternoon in the Clonkeen area of Portlaoise. 

Nine rounds of ammunition were also removed with the firearm. 

He's being detained at Portlaoise Garda station. 

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