Lithuanian man remanded on bail over 3D-printed gun and ammunition in Dublin
Valeriju Voronenko, a 50-year-old Lithuanian construction worker with an address at Gardiner Street, Dublin 1, was arrested at Stable Lane in Smithfield on 8 August 2025 and charged with four alleged offences under the Firearms Act, including unlawful possession of a 3D-printed Harlot pistol and eight rounds of .22 ammunition. He appeared before Dublin District Court on 9 August, where Judge Stephanie Coggans granted him bail in a €500 bond with conditions including passport surrender and an 11pm-to-8am curfew. At a second appearance on 1 September, Judge Treasa Kelly adjourned the case to 3 November pending DPP directions, and Voronenko was remanded on continuing bail. He has yet to enter a plea.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Valeriju Voronenko, a 50-year-old Lithuanian construction worker, was charged with four alleged offences under the Firearms Act.
- Two counts allege unlawful possession of a 3D-printed Harlot pistol and eight rounds of .22 ammunition, and two further counts allege possession in suspicious circumstances.
- Where
- He was arrested at Stable Lane in Smithfield, Dublin, and has an address at Gardiner Street, Dublin 1.
- When
- He was arrested on 8 August 2025.
- Investigation
- Garda Paul O'Reilly alleged the items were found in a sports bag.
- In court
- He appeared before Judge Stephanie Coggans at Dublin District Court on 9 August 2025, where bail was granted in a €500 bond with conditions including passport surrender, an 11pm-to-8am curfew, and providing a phone number to gardaí.
- At a second appearance on 1 September 2025, Judge Treasa Kelly adjourned the case to 3 November pending DPP directions, and Voronenko was remanded on continuing bail.
- Other details
- He has yet to enter a plea.
- Sentence
- The offences, on conviction, are punishable by sentences of up to five and 14 years.
28 statements extracted from the articles
- whatValeriju Voronenko is a 50-year-old Lithuanian construction worker with an address at Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe was charged with four alleged offences under the Firearms Act. (irishtimes.com)
- whatTwo counts relate to unlawful possession of a 3D-printed Harlot pistol and eight rounds of .22 ammunition. (irishtimes.com)
- whatTwo further counts allege he had the gun and ammunition in suspicious circumstances. (irishtimes.com)
- whereHe was arrested at Stable Lane in Smithfield (irishtimes.com)
- whereHe was arrested at Stable Lane near Smithfield. (irishtimes.com)
- whereHe has an address at Gardiner Street in Dublin 1. (irishtimes.com)
- whenHe was arrested on Friday, 8 August 2025 (irishtimes.com)
- whenHe was arrested on 8 August 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe was charged with four Firearms Act offences (irishtimes.com)
- chargeTwo counts allege unlawful possession of a 3D-printed Harlot pistol and eight rounds of .22 ammunition (irishtimes.com)
- chargeTwo further charges allege he had the gun and ammunition in suspicious circumstances (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe appeared before Judge Stephanie Coggans at Dublin District Court on Saturday (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe is due to appear again in September for DPP directions to be conveyed (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe faced his second appearance at Dublin District Court on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Treasa Kelly noted gardaí needed more time to get DPP directions. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case was adjourned until 3 November. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBail was granted subject to strict conditions including passport surrender, an 11pm-to-8am curfew, and providing a phone number to gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHis bail was set at €500. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe offences are punishable by sentences of up to five and 14 years (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceSuch offences, on conviction, are punishable by sentences of up to five and 14 years. (irishtimes.com)
- otherDefence counsel Kevin McCrave made submissions for bail (irishtimes.com)
- otherBail conditions include surrendering his passport, observing an 11pm-8am curfew, and providing a phone number to gardaí (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe was ordered not to apply for replacement travel documents (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe was remanded on bail in a bond of €500 (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe has yet to enter a plea (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe is a Lithuanian national. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe is an unemployed construction worker. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Sep2025Man charged with having 3D-printed gun and bullets remanded on bail
Second court appearance; case adjourned to 3 November pending DPP directions. Bail conditions include passport surrender, 11pm–8am curfew, phone number to gardaí, and €500 bail.
suspect, Valeriju Voronenko, 50, male, Lithuanian, named, non-irishValeriju Voronenko - 9 Aug2025Man charged with carrying 3D printed gun in Dublin granted bail
Confirms bail conditions: passport surrender, 11pm-8am curfew, phone number to gardaí, no replacement travel documents, €500 bond. Defence counsel Kevin McCrave. Judge Stephanie Coggans. Next appearance in September for DPP directions.
suspect, Valeriju Voronenko, 50, male, Lithuanian, named, non-irishValeriju Voronenko