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GARDAÍ ARMADO ARRESTED a man in Dublin city yesterday afternoon after a man was accused of pointing a gun at a merchant.
The incident began around 3.10pm in the Dorset Street area. Gardaí said a man in his 50s pulled out a gun and threatened staff.
Armed Gardaí were dispatched to the area and the air support unit was also deployed.
The owner of the premises managed to leave the place safely. The man in his 50s fled to a nearby street.
Gardaí said he was later located by officers on Frederick Street.
Video of the incident shows several Gardaí approaching the man with their weapons drawn. He is then taken to the ground and arrested.
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A Garda spokesperson said: “A confrontation lasted for a short time until the man was finally disarmed and arrested by Gardaí.
“He was later taken to Mountjoy Garda Station, where he is currently detained under Section 30 of the Crimes Against the State Act of 1939.
“No shots were fired during the incident and no injuries were reported. It was later discovered that the firearm produced was an imitation. “
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