CO KILDARE, Ireland - A man in his 20s has been arrested in possession of a hand gun.

The arrest was made as part of Operation Thor and was carried out by Gardaí from Kildare.

The arrest took place on Tuesday at Brownstown, Co Kildare.

The man, who had concealed the firearm, is currently detained at Kildare Garda Station.

Gardai say that investigations are continuing.

(Picture: Firearm the arrested man was in possession of).