Gardai in Dublin investigating the robbery of a substantial quantity of cash from the crew of a security van have arrested four people.
The robbery took place on Thursday afternoon at the Nutgrove Shopping Centre in Rathfarnham in Dublin.
Two men, one of whom was believed to be armed, held up security company staff as they were about to fill ATM's at Nutgrove Shopping Centre in Rathfarnham in Dublin.
The men escaped from the scene with a substantial quantity of cash and made their get-away in a gold coloured car which was later abandoned at Meadow Mount in Churchtown.
This morning Gardai investigating the incident searched three houses in the Dublin 8 area.
During the course of the searches two handguns and a stolen van were recovered.
They have been detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against The State Act at Tallaght and Rathfarnham Garda Stations and may be held for up to 72 hours.
Hi: 18°C / Lw: 12°C
Looking forward to the famous biking event
Contestants pose for snaps at Vietnam resort
Supporters that made Euro 2008 one to remember
Fashion of the wives throughout the tournament
Bjorn Borg jumps in a cab as the action heats up
Mandela honoured with the class of 2008
Fairytale ending at sea sculpture festival 
Thousands turn out as Spain bring trophy home
Pop princess Minogue wows fans at Odyssey gig
Pets compete to be crowned the world's ugliest
Try your luck in our GAA 'pick the score' competition
Elaborate hats come out for Ascot's Ladies Day
Revellers party in the sun at Portrush dance event
Ship's Belfast beginnings celebrated in exhibition
Applauding Ulster's most exceptional women
Special report on Northern Ireland's worst house fire
Celebrating excellence at the inaugural awards gala 
Special multimedia report on Belfast Wheel