Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12207Firearms and explosives offences (possession of handguns, improvised explosive devices and pipe bomb parts) · Co. Cork

Man arrested after loaded handguns and bomb-making materials found in Douglas, Cork

A man in his mid-40s is being questioned by gardaí in Cork after being arrested with three handguns, two of them loaded. A follow-up search of his Douglas home found what has been described as a workshop for improvised explosive devices and weapons.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested5 Nov
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was arrested in possession of three handguns, two of them loaded. (rte.ie)
  • whatA workshop for improvised explosive devices and weapons was found at the home in a follow-up search. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe haul included several guns, ammunition and components of improvised explosive devices and pipe bombs. (rte.ie)
  • whereAn army bomb disposal team attended the man's home in Douglas, Cork city. (rte.ie)
  • causeGardaí searched the man's car after he was seen acting suspiciously in the area. (rte.ie)
  • weaponThree handguns and a small quantity of cocaine were found in the car. (rte.ie)
  • investigationThe man's home has been designated a crime scene by gardaí. (rte.ie)
  • investigationA garda spokeswoman said the investigation is continuing. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe man was arrested under section 30 of the Offences against the State Act. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Nov2025
    Arrestedrte.ie, first report
    Man arrested after discovery of loaded handguns in Cork

    First report of the arrest. Adds the bomb disposal team, the workshop at the Douglas home, the pipe bomb components, the cocaine found in the car and the arrest under section 30 of the Offences against the State Act.

    suspect, mid-40s, male