Gardai have seized firearms and drugs in Sligo town.

As part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminal activity, Gardai from Sligo, assisted by Regional Units, carried out a search operation in the Forthill area.   During the searches Gardai seized a sawn off shotgun, an imitation firearm, and drugs with an estimated street value of €50,000 euro, pending analysis.

There were no arrests during today's operation and enquiries are continuing.