An investigation is underway after a Heckler & Koch MP7 submachine gun falls from the boot of a Garda vehicle and is discovered by a member of the public. The incident occurred on Dublin’s North Quays in April. Reports say the gun was found after it came loose from the vehicle’s boot while the car was being driven by a specialist armed response unit. BreakingNews.ie reports this is the second time a submachine gun is known to have fallen from the boot of a patrol car. Highland Radio similarly describes the weapon as an MP7 submachine gun and notes that the Irish Times has reported it fell from a vehicle operated by specialist armed response personnel. Both accounts indicate that the matter is now being examined to understand how the firearm was secured and why it fell from the vehicle. The investigation focuses on the circumstances surrounding the loss of the weapon rather than any immediate claims about misuse. Authorities have not indicated in the available reports what condition the gun was in when found or whether any criminal charges result.