Ireland Man arrested after suspected petrol bombs seized in Balgriffin raid
Gardaí seized several suspected petrol bombs during a search of a home in Balgriffin, Dublin 13, and arrested a man in his 20s. The search was part of investigations into organised criminal activity in north Dublin.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested28 Oct
2 reports - Charged28 Oct
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports22 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí seized several improvised explosive devices. (garda.ie)
- whatA number of suspected petrol bombs were recovered during the search. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe explosive devices were seized in north Co Dublin. (garda.ie)
- whereThe search took place at a residential property in Balgriffin, Dublin 13. (garda.ie)
- whereGardaí searched a home in Balgriffin, Dublin 13. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe search was carried out on Monday, 28 October 2024. (garda.ie)
- whenThe search began at approximately 10.30am. (garda.ie)
- whenThe search took place at about 10.30am on Monday. (irishmirror.ie)
- weaponA number of suspected petrol bombs were recovered. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe search was part of ongoing investigations targeting organised criminal activity in North Dublin. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí from Coolock Garda Station carried out the search. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe Armed Support Unit assisted gardaí during the search. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe search was part of ongoing investigations into organised criminal activity in north Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA man in his 20s was arrested in connection with the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí said investigations are continuing. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man arrested in the investigation has since been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtThe man is expected to appear before Dublin District Court, Court No. 4, at 10.30am on 29 October 2024. (garda.ie)
- otherGardaí from Coolock Garda Station were assisted by the Armed Support Unit. (garda.ie)
- otherA man in his 20s was arrested. (garda.ie)
- otherThe man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in North Dublin. (garda.ie)
- otherThe man is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in North Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Oct2024Man arrested after suspected petrol bombs seized by gardai during Dublin raid
First report of this incident. The date is taken from the article's 'Monday' and the 28 October 2024 dateline. The man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, and investigations are continuing.
suspect, 20s, male - 28 Oct2024Improvised Explosive Devices Seized in North Dublin, Man Arrested, 28th October 2024
Official garda.ie press release with the same details as the existing case. It adds the Coolock Garda Station and Armed Support Unit involvement, the approximate search time, and the Section 4 detention.
suspect, 20s, male - 28 Oct2024Court Appearance: Improvised Explosive Devices Seized in North Co. Dublin, 28th October 2024
Confirms the arrested man in his 20s has been charged and gives his court date at Dublin District Court, Court No. 4, on 29 October 2024. It also states investigations are ongoing.
accused, 20s, male