A small garda presence remains at the scene of a stand off which took place in Finglas this morning.
Garda units were dispatched to Avila Park off Cappagh Road after a fresh outbreak of violence.
Tensions remained high in the area following a street brawl between two gangs last night.
No arrests were made and gardai are investigating if the incident was related to a shooting on the Malahide Road last weekend.
Crime Reporter with the Irish Daily Mirror Cathal McMahon says it was a major operation: