Gardaí have arrested three men following a number of searches carried out in Co. Laois.
It’s part of an investigation into organised crime, drugs and firearms trafficking across the Midlands area.
The operation was led by the Laois Detective Unit and Laois Drugs Unit supported by the Armed Support Unit, Air Support Unit, Garda Dog Unit, uniformed members from the Laois/Offaly Division, Customs and Revenue and the Laois Dog Warden.
Three men arrested under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act are being detained at Portlaoise, Tullamore and Birr Garda Stations.