The 3D printed firearm seized by gardaí in Mayo yesterday.

Gardaí seize 3D-printed firearm, cannabis and prescription tablets in Mayo search

As part of ongoing operations targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the area, gardaí in Mayo searched a location in Ballinrobe yesterday.

A 3D-printed firearm and suspected cannabis and prescription tablets were seized in the operation by the Mayo Drugs Unit, assisted by the Armed Support Unit and the Garda Dog Unit.

No arrests have been made at this time.

The suspected cannabis and prescription medication will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for examination.

The firearm will be subject to further ballistic testing and forensic analysis.

Investigations are ongoing.