Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 11639Drug offences and firearms offences (possession of a loaded handgun and cocaine for sale or supply) · Co. Dublin

18-year-old charged over alleged loaded handgun and cocaine in Ballyfermot garden

Morgan Ennis, 18, appeared at Dublin District Court charged with drugs and firearms offences after gardaí allegedly found a loaded Glock handgun and cocaine at a house in Ballyfermot. He was granted cash bail, and no plea has been entered.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA bag containing 71 grams of suspected cocaine was seized. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatGardaí believe a second tub contained cocaine worth €20,000. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe house is at Cherry Orchard Drive, Ballyfermot. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe handgun was hidden in the accused's garden in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponThe weapon was a loaded Glock handgun. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponThe gun allegedly had nine rounds of ammunition in the magazine. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe accused was arrested after a search operation by the local drugs unit. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe accused's phone has been seized. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act and the Firearms Act. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe firearms charge concerns having a gun and nine rounds of ammunition in suspicious circumstances on 7 January. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused made no reply when charged. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtGardaí objected to bail. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge noted that ballistics and drug analysis were still outstanding. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtCash bail was set at €500 with conditions. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtNo plea has yet been entered. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe defence says the substance in the larger tub was creatine. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jan2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    18-year-old allegedly had loaded Glock handgun 'primed for use' hidden in his garden

    First report of this incident. Adds the court appearance on Friday 9 January 2026, the bail conditions and the garda objection and defence arguments.

    accused, Morgan Ennis, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Morgan Ennis