Ireland Gardaí seize Skorpion sub-machine gun in Clondalkin search
Gardaí seized a Skorpion sub-machine gun, a silencer and ammunition during a search in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on Wednesday evening, 15 May 2024. A male and a female in their 30s were arrested over firearms possession and detained.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested15 May
2 reports - Charged15 May
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatGardaí recovered and seized a Skorpion sub-machine gun, a silencer and ammunition. (garda.ie)
- whatGardaí seized a sub-machine gun, a silencer and ammunition during a search operation. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe search took place in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on the evening of Wednesday 15 May 2024. (garda.ie)
- whereThe arrests were made in Clondalkin. (garda.ie)
- whereThe search was carried out in Clondalkin, Dublin 22. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe arrest took place on Wednesday 15 May 2024. (garda.ie)
- whenThe search took place on Wednesday evening. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponThe seized items were one Skorpion sub-machine gun, a silencer and ammunition. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe search followed a targeted intelligence-led investigation. (garda.ie)
- investigationA male and a female aged in their 30s were arrested in relation to possession of firearms. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe two arrested people were detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act at Garda stations in Dublin. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe investigation was carried out by Gardaí attached to the Dublin Crime Response Team. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the DPP. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe search was conducted by gardaí attached to the Dublin Crime Response Team as a targeted intelligence-led investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA male and a female in their 30s were arrested in relation to possession of firearms. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man arrested has been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtThe man is due to appear before Court 2 of the CCJ Dublin on Friday 17 May 2024 at 4:30pm. (garda.ie)
- otherInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe woman arrested has been released without charge. (garda.ie)
- otherThe two arrested people were detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 16 May2024Gardai seize Skorpion sub-machine gun, silencer and ammunition during search
First report of the search, seizure and arrests. No earlier case in the list matches this incident.
suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, female - 15 May2024Court Appearance - Arrests and Seizure of Firearms, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. 15th May, 2024.
Confirms that the man in his 30s has been charged and sets his court appearance for 17 May 2024. Reports that the woman in her 30s was released without charge and that a file will go to the DPP.
accused, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, female - 15 May2024Arrests and Seizure of Firearms, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. 15th May, 2024.
Official garda.ie release confirming the Clondalkin search and seizure. It names the Dublin Crime Response Team, says the search followed a targeted intelligence-led investigation, and states that the arrests were made under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939/98 with investigations ongoing.
suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, female