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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4706Firearms offences (3D-printed gun and ammunition) · Co. Dublin · 8 Aug 2025

Construction worker accused of carrying 3D-printed gun to face Circuit Court trial

Valeriju Voronenko, 51, charged with four Firearms Act offences after an arrest near Smithfield, Dublin, must face trial at the Circuit Court, the DPP has decided. The case was adjourned to 19 December for prosecutors to complete a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA construction worker is accused of carrying a 3D-printed gun and ammunition in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereHe was arrested at Stable Lane near Smithfield. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenHe was arrested on August 8th. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponThe charges include unlawful possession of a 3D-printed Harlot pistol and eight rounds of .22 ammunition. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationAt his first hearing on August 9th, a garda alleged the weaponry was in a sports bag. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with four Firearms Act offences. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment at the higher level, with harsher sentencing powers. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until December 19th for prosecutors to complete a book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceOn conviction, the offences are punishable by sentences of up to five and 14 years. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe has yet to enter a plea. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherBail was granted subject to conditions, including surrendering his passport, a curfew from 11pm to 8am, and a €500 bond. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Nov2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Construction worker accused of carrying 3D-printed gun sent to higher court for trial

    Reports the DPP's decision to send the case for trial on indictment at the Circuit Court, the adjournment to 19 December, and bail conditions.

    accused, Valeriju Voronenko, 51, male, Lithuanian, named, non-irishValeriju Voronenko