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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11090Possession of firearms and ammunition · Co. Offaly · 5 Feb 2026

Guns and ammunition seized and two men arrested in Tullamore search

On the evening of Thursday 5 February 2026, at about 7.30pm, Gardaí in Tullamore, County Offaly, searched a vehicle and seized firearms and ammunition. Two men, aged in their 30s and late 20s, were arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, and their names and nationalities were not given. Both men were later released without charge. Gardaí said their investigations are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions, as reported on 8 February 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested8 Feb
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí arrested two men, aged in their 30s and late 20s, during a search operation.
Where
Gardaí in Tullamore, County Offaly, searched a vehicle.
When
The search took place on the evening of Thursday 5 February 2026 at about 7.30pm.
Weapon
Gardaí seized firearms and ammunition during the search.
Other details
  • The two men were detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.
  • Gardaí announced the arrests and seizure in a statement reported by Leinster Express on 8 February 2026.
  • The names and nationalities of the two men were not given in the reports.
Charges
The two men have since been released without charge.
Investigation
  • A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
  • Gardaí said their investigations are ongoing.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí arrested two males aged in their 30s and late 20s. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereGardaí in Tullamore searched a vehicle. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on the evening of Thursday 5 February 2026 at about 7.30pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • weaponGardaí seized firearms and ammunition during the search. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said their investigations are ongoing. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe two men were detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe two men have since been released without charge. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Feb2026
    Arrestedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois Offaly Gardaí seize guns and ammunition and arrest two men

    Reports the search and seizure of firearms and ammunition in Tullamore, two arrests, release without charge, and a file to the DPP.

    suspect, 30s, malesuspect, late 20s, male