The replica pistols were due to be sold at an auction of lost and stolen goods in Dublin today, but were withdrawn after negative political reaction.

A senior opposition politician called for the silver and black-coloured mock pistols to be pulled from the auction, but the force initially insisted they were harmless toys.

A box of around 27 of the fake firearms, complete with plastic ammunition and two training targets, were part of a lot being auctioned off at Kevin Street Garda Station.

Posted: 06|28|07 at 11:25 pm. Filed under: Auction News.