Ireland Case No. 8991Possession of realistic imitation firearms · Co. Offaly · 13 Nov 2024
Edenderry shopkeeper ordered to pay €10,000 to Tidy Towns over realistic firearms
Ali Raza (29), of Boyne Meadows, Edenderry, Offaly, was found guilty by a jury at Tullamore Circuit Court of possessing realistic imitation firearms at his shop, Fone Geek, on November 13, 2024. The defence said he had bought the airguns from a legitimate wholesaler in Dublin to sell for profit. Judge Keenan Johnson ordered him to pay €10,000 to Edenderry Tidy Towns, with the Probation Act to be applied if he pays. Finalisation of sentencing was adjourned to July 7 in Portlaoise Circuit Court.
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- Convicted20 Jun
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Ali Raza, a man aged 29, was found guilty by a jury of possessing realistic imitation firearms at his store.
- Where
- The store is Fone Geek at 28 JKL Street, Edenderry, County Offaly.
- When
- The offence took place on November 13, 2024.
- Weapon
- Eight realistic imitation firearms were seen in a glass case in the store.
- Investigation
- Detective Sergeant Colm Coffey saw the imitation firearms when he entered the store to conduct a search.
- Charges
- Raza denied a charge of possessing the imitation firearms without lawful authority or a reasonable excuse, contrary to Section 9(a) of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act (1990).
- In court
- The defence said Raza had bought the airguns from a legitimate wholesaler in Dublin to sell in his shop for profit.
- The jury of seven women and five men found Raza guilty after less than an hour of deliberations at Tullamore Circuit Court.
- Sentencing finalisation was adjourned to July 7 in Portlaoise Circuit Court.
- Sentence
- Judge Keenan Johnson ordered Raza to make a €10,000 donation to the local Tidy Towns committee.
- If Raza pays the money to Edenderry Tidy Towns, the Probation Act will be applied in his case.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAli Raza was found guilty by a jury of possessing realistic imitation firearms at his store. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe store is Fone Geek at 28 JKL Street, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe offence took place on November 13, 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
- weaponEight realistic imitation firearms were seen in a glass case in the store. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationDetective Sergeant Colm Coffey saw the imitation firearms when he entered the store to conduct a search. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeRaza denied a charge of possessing the imitation firearms without lawful authority or a reasonable excuse, contrary to Section 9(a) of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act (1990). (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe defence said Raza had bought the airguns from a legitimate wholesaler in Dublin to sell in his shop for profit. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe jury of seven women and five men found Raza guilty after less than an hour of deliberations. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtSentencing was adjourned to July 7 in Portlaoise Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceRaza was ordered to make a €10,000 donation to the local Tidy Towns committee. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceIf Raza pays the money to Edenderry Tidy Towns, the Probation Act will be applied in his case. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Jun2026Offaly shopkeeper in 'realistic firearms' case must pay €10,000 to Tidy Towns
Reports the jury verdict at Tullamore Circuit Court, the defence argument, and the order to pay €10,000 to Edenderry Tidy Towns, with a Probation Act outcome if paid. Sentencing finalisation was adjourned to July 7 in Portlaoise Circuit Court.
convicted, Ali Raza, 29, male, namedAli Raza