GUN RECOVERED AT SCENE OF PORTUMNA RAID

Date Published: 19-Dec-2008

Gardai have recovered one of the guns stolen in Wednesday's raid in Portumna. The licensed gun was found near the house in Gurtray by detectives during a search of the crime scene yesterday. Inspector Gerry Roche who's leading the investigation into the raid, has confirmed to Galway Bay FM News that one firearm was recovered on the property involved at Gurtray yesterday. Forensic teams are continuing more searches today of the fields and woods surrounding the house. Two men are wanted by Gardai in connection with the theft of the two guns and a serious assault on a young man in the house. They're described as being between 19 and 21 years of age, around 5 feet 8 inches in height, of stocky build and spoke with Irish accents. Anyone with information is asked to contact Loughrea Gardai.