Case No. 1930Unlawful possession of a firearm (submachine gun), silencer and ammunition · Co. Dublin · 15 May 2024
Glen Dempsey pleads guilty to possessing Czech-made Skorpion submachine gun in Clondalkin
Glen Dempsey, 42, a father of five from Clondalkin, Dublin, pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court on 3 April 2025 to unlawful possession of a Czech-made Skorpion submachine gun, silencer and ammunition found in a hidden compartment in his car. He was sent forward for sentencing to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 9 May 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted3 Apr
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatGlen Dempsey, 42, a father of five, pleaded guilty to possessing a submachine gun. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe firearm was a Czech-made Skorpion, 9x17mm calibre. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident date is 15 May 2024. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe appeared at Dublin District Court on Thursday, 3 April 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe was sent forward for sentencing to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, listed on 9 May. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe gun possession charge carries a minimum five-year sentence. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe remains on bail. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe gun had been in the car for five or six months. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe accused told gardaí a gang had put pressure on him. (irishtimes.com)
- otherLegal aid was granted to the accused. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Apr2025Father of five pleads guilty to possessing submachine gun
Reports the guilty plea, details of the search and discovery of the weapon, the accused's claim of being under threat from a gang, and the sentencing listing.
accused, Glen Dempsey, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Glen Dempsey