Case No. 2071Possession of a firearm, alleged threat with a firearm · Co. Dublin · 17 Mar 2025
Gardaí seize loaded firearm and arrest two men in Dublin 1 St Patrick's Day raid
Two men were arrested and a loaded firearm, ammunition, cash and drugs were seized during a planned search at a residential property in Dublin 1 on 17 March 2025, as part of an investigation into an alleged threat made by a woman's brother. Both men are detained under the Offences Against the State Act.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested17 Mar
2 reports - Charged17 Mar
2 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports38 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 20s was arrested in connection with criminal damage at Dublin Airport. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man was topless and wearing a face covering during the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man kicked the desk and wall outside the gate. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man threw an item towards another man at the gate. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man lobbed chairs and tables attached to a café next to the gate. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man kicked over the Ryanair baggage weight checker. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man arrived at the airport intoxicated and missed his flight. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man was arrested and charged after a disturbance at Dublin Airport that resulted in criminal damage to a departure gate area. (irishtimes.com)
- whatElectronic equipment was ripped from a desk used by airline staff. (irishtimes.com)
- whatOther mobile infrastructure at the desk was damaged. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man threw chairs around the departure gate in Terminal 1. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man took furniture from a nearby café during the incident. (irishtimes.com)
- whatDamage was caused to infrastructure for checking bag size at the departure gate. (irishtimes.com)
- whatTwo males were arrested, one in his 20s and the other in his 30s. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA suspected firearm and ammunition were recovered during the search. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA quantity of cash and drugs were also recovered. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- whatA planned search was conducted at a residential premises in the Dublin 1 area on 17 March 2025. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatA suspected firearm and ammunition was recovered during the search. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatTwo males, one in his 20s and the other in his 30s, were arrested at the scene. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at gate 107 in Terminal 1 of Dublin Airport. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident took place in Terminal 1, Dublin Airport. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe search was conducted at a residential premises in the Dublin 1 area. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Monday 17 March 2025, St Patrick's Day. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe operation took place on Monday 17 March 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeThe man had arrived on a flight into Dublin intoxicated and missed a connecting flight. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe man was apprehended by Airport Police before being arrested by An Garda Síochána. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man was detained at the scene by Airport Police before being taken into Garda custody for questioning. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe man was overpowered by Airport Police after passers-by raised the alarm. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe investigation was probing allegations by a woman that her brother threatened her with a loaded firearm during a row in recent days. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe operation was conducted by Crumlin Garda Station supported by the Emergency Response Unit. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationBoth men are detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at Garda Stations in the Dublin Region. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe search was conducted by members attached to Crumlin Garda Station, supported by the Emergency Response Unit. (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeThe man has been charged and is due to appear before Court 2 of the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe man had been charged and would appear before the courts in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBoth men are detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe man is in his 20s. (irishtimes.com)
- otherDAA said the passenger arrived intoxicated, missed his flight and caused significant damage to the airport. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGardaí do not believe the weapon was about to be used in a gangland hit. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Mar2025Gardai probing alleged threat seize loaded gun in Dublin St Patrick's Day raid
Initial report of the planned search, firearm seizure and arrests; investigation ongoing under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.
victim, femalesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, 30s, male - 17 Mar2025Gardai probing alleged threat seize loaded gun in Dublin St Patrick's Day raid
Initial report of the raid, seizure and arrests; investigation ongoing.
victim, femalesuspect, 20s, malesuspect, 30s, male - 17 Mar2025Intoxicated man arrested after damage caused to departure gate at Dublin Airport
Initial report of the arrest and charging of a man who caused criminal damage to a departure gate in Terminal 1, Dublin Airport, on St Patrick's Day.
suspect, 20s, male - 17 Mar2025Man arrested after shocking criminal damage incident at Dublin Airport
Initial report of the arrest and charging following a criminal damage incident at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 on St Patrick's Day.
suspect, 20s, male