Firearms

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Man (50) accused of carrying 3D-printed gun awaits DPP decision

Man (50) accused of carrying 3D-printed gun awaits DPP decision

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Valeriju Voronenko, 50, a Lithuanian national with an address at Gardiner Street in Dublin 1, was arrested at Stable Lane near Smithfield on August 8th.
Man (42) charged with having sawn-off shotgun in Limerick remanded in custody

Man (42) charged with having sawn-off shotgun in Limerick remanded in custody

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

Mr Casey, (42), with an address at Hyde Road, Prospect, did not speak during the brief hearing in front of Judge Fiona Brennan.
Boss of gun-running ring that smuggled weapons from US could face up to 14 years in jail

Boss of gun-running ring that smuggled weapons from US could face up to 14 years in jail

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

The matter has gone back to November 3rd next for sentencing, with the accused remanded in custody.
Two jailed after being caught red-handed with firearm and ammunition

Two jailed after being caught red-handed with firearm and ammunition

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Simpson also pleaded guilty to possessing just under €5500 of cocaine for sale or supply and €68 of cannabis
Man (34) pleads guilty over links to importing explosives, guns and ammo

Man (34) pleads guilty over links to importing explosives, guns and ammo

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

A 34-year-old man has pleaded guilty to facilitating a criminal organisation to import explosives, firearms and ammunition into the State
Drug dealer (39) caught taking nearly €700k from safety deposit box jailed for 10 years

Drug dealer (39) caught taking nearly €700k from safety deposit box jailed for 10 years

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Gerard Hayes (39) was stopped by gardaí at Mespil Road in Dublin on February 20th, 2024, following a targeted operation by gardaí in Midleton and Cobh.
Woman (27) pleads guilty to possession of guns and ammunition in Dublin

Woman (27) pleads guilty to possession of guns and ammunition in Dublin

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Ms Justice Karen O'Connor set the sentencing hearing for October 20th this year and ordered a probation report.
Man dead following shooting incident at Co Carlow shopping centre

Man dead following shooting incident at Co Carlow shopping centre

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

The premises has been evacuated and the scene is preserved. The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has been requested to attend.
Man and woman (20s) arrested in Dublin as part of investigations into organised crime

Man and woman (20s) arrested in Dublin as part of investigations into organised crime

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

These arrests form part of an ongoing garda investigation aimed at disrupting these criminal elements, gardaí said.
Man charged after firearms and ammunition seized in Co Meath

Man charged after firearms and ammunition seized in Co Meath

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

On Wednesday, gardaí searched a property in Bettystown.
Firearms and drugs seized by gardaí in Dublin as part of investigation into organised crime

Firearms and drugs seized by gardaí in Dublin as part of investigation into organised crime

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

The search operation was conducted on wasteland in Corduff as part of ongoing investigations into organised criminal activity in the Dublin 15 area.
Four men arrested as part of investigation into organised crime

Four men arrested as part of investigation into organised crime

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Four men, three in their 30s and one in his 20s were arrested and are held in a Garda station in the North Western Region.
Two men arrested after firearms seized at Garda checkpoint in Tralee

Two men arrested after firearms seized at Garda checkpoint in Tralee

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Three firearms and a large quantity of ammunition have been seized which are now subject to full ballistic examination.
Man arrested after over €100k of cocaine seized in Limerick

Man arrested after over €100k of cocaine seized in Limerick

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

This followed searches carried out at four residential properties in the Garryowen area.
Gardaí carry out search at Limerick Prison as part of crackdown on ongoing feud

Gardaí carry out search at Limerick Prison as part of crackdown on ongoing feud

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

The prison search is understood to be part of a garda crackdown into the activities of two rival groups involved in an ongoing feud on the south side of Limerick City.
Three men arrested in Cork after 60 gardaí seize multiple weapons

Three men arrested in Cork after 60 gardaí seize multiple weapons

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

Three men, aged in their 60s, 30s and 20s, were arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939.
Gardaí seize 18 firearms during operation in Co Louth

Gardaí seize 18 firearms during operation in Co Louth

Sat, 20 Jul, 2024

Garda Assistant Commissioner Justin Kelly said weapons are the lifeblood of organised crime groups
Man seen handing loaded handgun to taxi driver is 'deeply ashamed', court told

Man seen handing loaded handgun to taxi driver is 'deeply ashamed', court told

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Ryan Kelly (25) was under surveillance as part of an investigation by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.
Ten firearms and drugs worth €5m seized in Dublin operations

Ten firearms and drugs worth €5m seized in Dublin operations

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

Several people have been arrested in connection with the seizures
Three young men appear in court after seizure of guns and ammunition

Three young men appear in court after seizure of guns and ammunition

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Gardai seized a battle rifle, a semi-automatic handgun and more than 40 rounds of ammunition.
Three men arrested after firearms and ammunition seized in Kildare

Three men arrested after firearms and ammunition seized in Kildare

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

In the search of the vehicle, a M1911 Handgun, G3 Rifle and 40 rounds of ammunition were seized.
Man and woman in Dublin court charged with firearm offences

Man and woman in Dublin court charged with firearm offences

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Sarah Jane Byrne (35) and Jamie Moss (21) were each granted bail under strict conditions
Man and woman due in court after firearms seized in Dublin

Man and woman due in court after firearms seized in Dublin

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

A pistol, a submachine gun and sawn-off shotgun were found during searches on Friday
Gardaí seize firearms in connection with shooting incident at match in Tipperary

Gardaí seize firearms in connection with shooting incident at match in Tipperary

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

A number of licensed firearms, including at least one rifle, along with ammunition, were seized as part of the investigation
Glen Ward and brother Eric O’Driscoll held on firearms offences

Glen Ward and brother Eric O’Driscoll held on firearms offences

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

Glen Ward, 30, from Finglas, Dublin, and his brother Eric O'Driscoll, 22, also from Finglas, were arrested earlier this week and held for questioning
Man pleads guilty at non-jury Special Criminal Court to possessing revolver

Man pleads guilty at non-jury Special Criminal Court to possessing revolver

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Anthony Walker (52), with an address at Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8 appeared before the three-judge, non-jury court on Thursday morning.
Gang member and wife spent €59,000 renovating house despite neither having jobs

Gang member and wife spent €59,000 renovating house despite neither having jobs

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

The Keane gang are suspected of carrying out the importation of firearms and drugs on a national and international level and have been involved in a murderous feud with the McCarthy-Dundon gang since 2000, the court heard
Ex-soldier suffering from PTSD shot blank rounds at wife while she was praying, court hears

Ex-soldier suffering from PTSD shot blank rounds at wife while she was praying, court hears

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

A former member of the Defence Forces fired blank bullets from a decommissioned firearm at his wife in their home in Co Donegal, Letterkenny Circuit Court heard

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